Just beyond the hills of Glen Rose, Texas, there’s a place where giraffes stroll past your car, endangered species thrive in wide-open spaces, and every visit helps protect wildlife around the world. This is Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, an accredited, nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to safeguarding threatened and endangered species through world-class animal care, research, and education.

Home to more than 1,100 animals across 1,800 acres, Fossil Rim offers guests an immersive look at wildlife living in expansive, natural habitats. Visitors can choose from a variety of tour experiences tailored to different interests and adventure levels. Explore at your own pace on our self-guided drive-through, or get a closer, expert-led look at conservation in action with one of our guided Safari or Behind-the-Scenes tours.

For those wanting to extend their adventure, Fossil Rim offers unique overnight accommodations at The Lodge at Fossil Rim. This rustic, modified bed-and-breakfast brings the sights and sounds of the savannah right to your doorstep. Each stay invites guests to unwind, reconnect with nature, and wake up to wildlife just outside their window.

What makes Fossil Rim truly special is its mission: every visit directly supports our wildlife conservation work. Your experience helps fund vital breeding programs, innovative research, and hands-on efforts to protect some of the world’s most vulnerable species.

At Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, discover the wild - defend its future.
Plan your visit today: https://fossilrim.org/tickets/