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We've had several very successful Children's Animal Center Volunteer Days. The next Volunteer Day is September 11, 2010 starting at 8:30 am. Come on out to lend a hand and receive a free tour! Contact  cac@FossilRim.org to volunteer. We need all the help we can get in order to make the new CAC a reality!
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Work to be done:
- Leveling out dirt in the yard
- Fencing
- Prepping areas for painting
- Any other work that may need to be done
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If you have children that would like to help out, ages 9 and up, bring them too. We should have plenty for them to do.
 We will have water, snacks, sun block, and tools along with some work gloves on hand. If you have your own work gloves, please bring them so we don't run out. It is always a good idea to bring a water bottle and to wear sturdy shoes. We will not be providing lunch, but feel free to pack your own or enjoy a meal at our café at the overlook! As soon as we are done working and sweating we will be offering a free guided tour of the park (with some stops at our behind the scenes areas) to anyone that comes out and lends a hand.
We will meet up at the Children's Animal Center at the Overlook. There is a map of the area  here.
Please let us know if you plan on attending so that we will have enough water and snacks on hand. We will also need to know how many would like to take the FREE guided tour too!
 Skilled Help Needed
Irrigation System
So much progress has been made at the Children's Animal Center in the last few weeks! We are now getting ready to do landscaping in the yard. Before we do so, we need to install a new irrigation system in the yard and areas to keep our new plants and grass growing! Unfortunately, due to budgetary constraints we really need some volunteer workers to instruct us on how to install this new system.
Do you or someone you know have experience in laying out or installing yard irrigation systems? We need some help! We will purchase all supplies and materials and also have a team of workers to help with the installation process.
Skilled Painters
We also are in need of skilled painters. The metal beams on our seven free flight aviaries need to be painted. As much as we would like this to be a project that anyone could help with, we need volunteers with some experience in painting to ensure the results are a quality appearance. If you or someone you know has done some painting here and there, we would love to have them come out and give us a hand. There is no set day or time to do this, whatever is convenient for you! Please just let us know when you plan on coming out so we can have all the supplies ready to go. As with all the other volunteering opportunities we are more than happy to allow our helpers a free pass through our park!
Please let us know if you can help out!
To volunteer at the Children's Animal Center call 254-897-2960 or email us at cac@FossilRim.org.
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Fossil Rim is more than a drive thru zoo; your visit helps support our conservation and research programs around the world. The animals are waiting... bring your family... your experience starts here!
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The Children's Animal Center
Needs Volunteers!
You came... you saw... you drove. Want to see Fossil Rim from a whole new perspective? Let us show you around... take a tour! We have several to chose from, exclusive access to family fun, and a few things in-between.
But wait, there's more! We have a Behind the Scenes Tour that takes you to the Intensive Management Area (off-limits to the Scenic Drive guests) to see animals that require limited public interaction. Then there's the Feeding Tour, Photography Tours and even School/Youth/Senior Group Tours. So wherever your interests lie, we have a tour that can make everyone happy.
This years spotlight will be on the wolves of Fossil Rim. Join us to view all that the scenic Hill Country has to offer, plus more. Upon arrival you will enjoy a buffet style breakfast and then be driven by one of our highly experienced tour guides to our Intensive Management Area. There you will meet the wolves and be introduced to the cooperative program that we work within to ensure that these magnificent animals survive for generations to come.
