Join Us on a Guided Tour That Focuses on Families
Some of them take you on a leisurely guided tour along the Scenic Wildlife Drive and let you meet some of your favorite animals. Thrill to the giraffe’s long neck bending over you. Squeal with excitement as our ostriches investigate you. Let us enliven your morning, afternoon or evening while introducing you and your family to our kudu, cheetah, addax and other exotic residents. The Behind-the-Scenes and Ride-th-Rim take you to parts of the park not visited on the Scenic Drive or during our other tours. Get the chance to find out about our animal collection and our onsite research. Examine what individuals can do to make a difference in our world. This tour provides a truly educational experience you won’t soon forget. For information, availability and/or to make reservations please call 254.897.2960.
Family Tour
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September to June:10am and 2pm Daily
July, August: 10:00am and 6:00pm Daily |
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Off Season: $32 per person
Peak Season: $38 per person |
Recommended for all ages, this tour takes you on our Scenic Wildlife Drive. This is a perfect opportunity to get to know most of our animals and the stories surrounding them and Fossil Rim. This tour lasts around 2 hours depending on weather, traffic in the park, and if the animals decide they are especially hungry that day. (Make your tour private by paying an extra
$100, this will secure that you are the only ones on the tour vehicle).
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour
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September to June:10:00am and 2:00pm Daily
July, August: 10:00am and 6:00pm Daily |
| Price: |
Off Season: $47 per person
Peak Season: $52 per person |
This tour not only takes you on our Scenic Wildlife Drive through our park but also provides you a special privilege to explore the animals in our Intensive Management Area. With this area being off-limits to drive-through guests, you will get the special behind the scenes look that most people crave. This tour is designed for older children (ages 7 and up) and adults as the length and delivery style make it un-suitable for young children. This tour lasts about 3 hours. (Make your tour private by paying an extra
$100, this will secure that you are the only ones on the tour vehicle).
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Discovery after Dark Program and Tour
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The 4th Friday of every month
April–September: 7:00pm–10:00pm
October–March: 6:00pm–9:00pm |
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$47 per person
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Ever wonder what animals do after the sun sets? This tour allows you to spot our animals in their night time behavior as well as learn about nocturnal animals and their adaptations to function in the dark. Reservations are required at three days in advance, please call 254.897.2960. When arriving at Fossil Rim, park at the Overlook parking lot and join us in the Eco Center for a 45 minute program after which we will take you on a 2 hour tour through the park.
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Ride-the-Rim
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This bicycle tour is offered at different time of the year and can be found on our  Calendar page. |
| Price: |
$35 per person |
Our guided Ride the Rim event tour offers an opportunity for you to ride your bike and visit a special restricted area of the park which houses some of our endangered animals during your ride. Ride the Rim tours are offered in Family, Moonlight, Beginner’s and Experienced ride formats. Click here for more detailed information on the different ride formats.
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