Meet the Animals

Meet the Animals

The first facility of its kind to have been accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, Fossil Rim participates in a worldwide network of wildlife conservation organizations working to restore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the environment. Fossil Rim represents over 1000 animals, 50 species of native and non-native
animals living peacefully at the 1800-acre center.

Antelope
Addax
Blackbuck
Blesbok
Greater Kudu
Sable
Waterbuck
Bongo

Aoudad

Bison

Cheetah

Coati

Cranes

Deer
Axis
Fallow
Red
Sika
White-tailed


Emu

Thompson's Gazelle

Giraffe

Guanaco

Ocelot

Oryx
Arabian
Gemsbok
Scimitar-horned

Ostrich

Attwater's Prairie Chicken

Rhinos
Black
White

Zebras
Grant's
Grevy's

 

Animal Fact

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An ostrich on two legs can run faster than a horse on four legs, but it cannot run as far. After about a half hour, it slows down. Taking 15-foot strides, the ostrich runs about 30 miles an hour.



Attwater's chick

Bird in the Hand


We are gearing up and are optimistic for our next breeding season of Attwater's Prairie Chickens. Twenty-four (24) pairs are established that will hopefully produce many eggs for us. We'll incubate these and cross our fingers for high fertility and healthy chicks. Come on out and visit us with a Behind the Scenes Tour and see our little charges!