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Go back
to school with nature as your teacher
Before
your send your children back to school, bring them out to
Fossil Rim
where you can get a head start on learning
with nature as their teacher. Research has shown that we do
better mentally and physically with nature’s influence,
don’t let this be a neglected part of your children’s
education. We have beautiful scenery as a complimentary backdrop
for endearing animals that will put you and your children back
in touch with the earth and all its glory. Experience the wonders
of diverse species and their interactions. Observe the beauty
of colorful flowers. Marvel at the joy on children’s
faces as the giraffes gently take a food pellet from them.
End the summer with a wondrous experience for all the family.
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What's
New:
Hiking
Trail Reopened
Thanks
to the hard work of the Texas Trail Tamers, Anne Bolte of Fossil
Rim’s Education Department, and two families of local
Home schoolers we now have our Overlook hiking trail ready
for you to enjoy.
This
approximately 1/2 mile trail begins just west of the Children’s
Animal Center and ends up at a point near our Wolf Ridge Camp. continued
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So
Long to a Fossil Rim Favorite
by
MaryJo Stearns - Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Yesterday
we had to euthanize our female maned wolf Katie. As most
of you know, Katie was one of our longtime residents.
She arrived at Fossil Rim from Baton Rouge Zoo in 1991
when she was eight months old. Being hand raised, Katie
was very comfortable around people and would vocalize
loudly when people approached her. continued
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Cheetah
Chatter:
First Roan Antelope Calf Born At Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Glen
Rose (July 26, 2006) – Today, Fossil Rim Wildlife
Center announced the newest addition to its 1,800-acre
wildlife conservation facility—a baby roan antelope.
The event marks Fossil Rim’s first birth of this
animal, the fourth largest among antelope species. Visitors
to Fossil Rim can catch a glimpse of the new roan and
his mother behind the admissions gate in the first pasture
as guests enter the Scenic Wildlife Drive. continued
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Education
Enrichment
By
Iris Broyles, Education Director
The
Education Department at Fossil Rim is experiencing a metamorphosis
that sustains the valuable elements, while transforming the
outdated elements into new thriving programs.
The philosophical
foundation for the changes stems from the belief that enlightenment
regarding the pleasures of outdoor life, and the stewardship
of nature should arrive from a multitude of paths. continued
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Featured
Event:
Walter Wharton & Betty Holding at the Nature Store
You
won’t want to miss our Nature Store Event on
August 12th. Get a chance to see renowned woodcarver
Walter Wharton and wildlife artist Betty Holding at the
Nature Store. We will also take this opportunity to premiere
our Jams, jellies and dressings. continued
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Local
Scene:
Hummingbirds
by Anita Baker, Volunteer Contributor
While
scanning Fossil Rim Wildlife Center scenery for animals
big and tall, be sure to keep an eye out for the very
small.
Flitting
from flower to flower throughout spring and summer are
some of the tiniest, yet most elegant
of the western
hemisphere’s feathered friends: the jewel-colored
hummingbirds. continued |
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Labor
Day Weekend Membership Special!
The
Membership Dept. is offering a 10% discount on
a membership purchased Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-4,
2006 (Fri-Mon.) at the front gate. Renewals are also
eligible
for the
discount. Come to the new membership office located at
the Fossil Rim Admissions Center. You can purchase feed
and the new Fossil Rim Audio
tour CD at the same time!
Remember
that it only takes two visits for a family membership to
pay for itself! You will be able to use your receipt for
discounts at the Nature Store and Cafe on the same day! Check
our website
membership page for all of the membership
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New
for 2007 - Fossil Rim's First Ever Calendar! 10% off
for Wildlife W@tch Subscribers!
Now
Available in the Nature Store or buy online.
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Tune
into KTFW 92.1 on the first and third Tuesdays
of each month for a live Fossil Rim Report with Michelle
Lee.
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