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April 1st through April 5th: Senior Citizens Appreciation Week (Overnight Guests) 25% off regular rates for our guests 62 and up. Dinner and morning safari tours will also be offered at a 15% discount. Make reservation in advance, in order to take advantage of these special discounts. Space is limited! Reservations are required: contact the Lodge Staff at 254-897-2960, ext. 651, or toll free at 888-775-6742, ext. 651. |
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April 6th, Friday: Discovery after Dark Discover nocturnal animal adaptations, the animals’ relationship with the moon, Native American stories, and more! Go on a guided after dark adventure that will feature nocturnal wildlife at Fossil Rim. Not recommended for children under 5 When: 6:00 -
9:00 pm Reservations are required. To register call 254-897-2960 ext. 312 or email cherylj@fossilrim.org. |
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April 8th, Sunday: Encounter Series - Rockin’ With the Rhinos What’s black and white and gray all over? Rhinos, of course! Come learn about Fossil Rim’s black rhinoceros and white rhinoceros and what’s being done around the world to help these endangered animals. Participate in rockin’ rhino activities and go on a guided tour for an encounter with Fossil Rim’s crash of rhinos that you’ll never forget. Recommended for ages 5-9. Where: Eco Center Reservations are required. To register call 254-897-2960 ext. 312 or email cherylj@fossilrim.org. |
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April 8 – Awesome Ocelots This small cat once ranged throughout South, Central, and East Texas. Today, only 100 ocelots can be found in our state. Learn more about these vanishing creatures and participate in related activities, such as crafts, stories, games, and more. Meet Fossil Rim’s ocelot in an up close encounter. Recommended for ages 5-9. Cost is $25 per 1 child with adult. $10 per each additional person. No more than 2 adults per child, please. Discount for members. Reservations are required. To register call 254-897-2960 ext. 312 or email cherylj@fossilrim.org. |
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April 14th, Saturday: Spring Safari Dinner and Evening Tour (Overnight Guests) Spring is in the air at Fossil Rim. Enjoy dinner at the glassed-in pavilion in the Foothills Safari camp, overlooking a well frequented watering hole. Then board an open-air vehicle to take a sunset tour of the Wildlife Center to see the animals as they reclaim the space as their own. Come and celebrate the “new” arrivals! Where: Foothills Safari Camp Reservations are required: contact the Lodge Staff at 254-897-2960, ext. 651, or toll free at 888-775-6742, ext. 651. |
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for the Planet in Your Backyard April 22 – Party for the Planet – It’s a conservation celebration! Is your family wildlife friendly? Then head to Fossil Rim this Earth Day to celebrate the wonders of our planet. Learn how simple conservation efforts can make a remarkable difference to wildlife in your own backyard and beyond. Party for the Planet will include fun, family events that encourage discovery! These engaging activities include building toad abodes, making origami frogs, nature walks, and more. This event is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s “Conservation Made Simple” public education campaign that encourages families to learn about and conserve the planet. All ages welcome. 8:30am - 6:00pm (individual activity times may vary). Activities will be available at the Front Gate and at the Overlook. Free with admission to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. No reservations necessary. For more information call 254-897-2960 ext. 312 or email cherylj@fossilrim.org. At the Admissions Center, you’ll be given a schedule of what’s happening and where, and an activity guide to help you discover the natural wonders of our world while visiting Fossil Rim’s 91⁄2-mile scenic drive-through. Be sure to stop at the Overlook, which is the half-way point on the drive. At the Overlook you’ll learn how simple conservation efforts can make a remarkable difference to wildlife in your own backyard – and beyond – through fun, family events that encourage discovery! A variety of discovery centers will be available. At “Build a Toad Abode,” you can create your very own toad abode to take home and place in your backyard in hopes that a toad or frog moves in. “Biodiversity in Your Backyard” will give you the chance to test your observation skills while searching for backyard animals in an area that resembles their natural habitat. The observation skills that are developed will help you to know how to look for wildlife in your own backyard. Learn the Japanese art of origami at “Origami Frogs” as you change a piece of paper into your very own frog friend. Look closely to see what message your frog reveals! You can learn ways to protect wildlife today, especially those that live in backyards, at the “Chipmunk Masks” activity center. On each mask, the attached postcard shares important ways to help wildlife – take it home and mail it to someone special to share what you’ve learned. The “Backyard Habitats” information center will have handouts available on how you can create backyard habitats that help wildlife. Visit the “Backyard Arthropods” display to get a close-up view of live arthropods and to learn about some of the insects and arachnids that you might find in your backyard. At “What’s In Your Backyard?” a Fossil Rim Educator will lead you down the Nature Trail, pointing out plants and animals that might be found right in your own neighborhood. Your Educator will also show you what to look for to determine which animals might have been visiting your area. This event is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s Conservation Made Simple public education campaign that encourages families to learn about and conserve the planet. Over 120 organizations are participating in Party for the Planet, and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is proud to be one of them! For more information please visit our website. |
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April 28th, Saturday: Ride the Rim When: For more information visit the 'Ride The Rim' section on our website |
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May 4th, Friday: Discovery after Dark Discover nocturnal animal adaptations, the animals’ relationship with the moon, Native American stories, and more! Go on a guided after dark adventure that will feature nocturnal wildlife at Fossil Rim. Not recommended for children under 5 When: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Reservations are required. To register call 254-897-2960 ext. 312 or email cherylj@fossilrim.org. |
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May 5th, Saturday: Cinco de Mayo Safari Style (Overnight Guests and local residents) Come and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Fossil Rim Widlife Center. Enjoy and authentic Mexican Style Dinner at the glassed-in pavilion in the Foothills Safari Camp. Relax as live mariachi music is play for your enjoyment. After dinner board an open-air vehicle for a sunset tour through the Wildlife Center. Space is limited. When: Dinner served at 6:30 and tour at 8:00 pm. Reservations are required: contact the Lodge Staff at 254-897-2960, ext. 651, or toll free at 888-775-6742, ext. 651. |
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May 11th, Friday or Show Mom how much you care. Have a fabulous dinner at the glassed-in pavilion at the Foothills Safari Camp. The next morning, after a full breakfast, board an open-air vehicle to take a tour of the Wildlife Center, including the Intensive Management Area. Space is limited. When: Dinner served at 6:30 pm. Reservations are required: contact the Lodge Staff at 254-897-2960, ext. 651, or toll free at 888-775-6742, ext. 651. |
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May 13th, Sunday: Encounter Series - “Chicken Chat” Learn about Attwater’s Prairie Chickens |
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May 19th, Saturday: Ride the Rim When: For more information visit the 'Ride The Rim' section on our website |
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Friday, May 25th Celebrate Memorial Day at the Lodge or Foothills Safari Camp. Friday,
May 25th: Safari BBQ brisket Space is limited. When: Dinner served at 6:30 pm. Reservations are required: contact the Lodge Staff at 254-897-2960, ext. 651, or toll free at 888-775-6742, ext. 651. |
