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Hey Baby!

With the approach of spring we are starting to see births of babies at Fossil Rim. It will only continue to get better! Just look at this adorable spotted Axis deer baby as well as the Sable antelope pair of young. Soon blackbuck babies will be in abundance, I can’t believe those tiny little legs actually work but they are capable of running after mother within about 20 minutes after birth. Always keep an eye out for Aoudad babies, mothers often have twins and they are soooo cute! Expect to see them climbing up out of the steep ravines. We are also hoping to see baby Scimitar horned Oryx soon, a species we haven’t bred here for the last 6 years.

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Local Scene

With March here already we know the wildflowers are not far behind. When visiting fossil Rim you get to see not only our wonderful animals but also catch a great look at some beautiful Texas wildflowers. Our state flower, the bluebonnet, usually shows up first followed closely by the Indian Paintbrush. Come see how many species you can locate.

Call of Duty

If you are coming out to Fossil Rim during March be sure and stop by our nature store to see this fantastic sculpture “call of duty” by artist Stephen Herr, dedicated to the firefighters of 9/11. It will be auctioned off on March 31st. You may purchase tickets at $5 each to become the privileged owner. Proceeds will benefit Fossil Rim’s Safety Department and be used to purchase safety equipment and supplies that benefit our staff and guests.

Zebras and Snowflakes
by David Thompson

Just as no two snowflakes are shaped exactly alike, no two zebras have the same pattern of stripes. Prior to the days of imbedding transponder chips just beneath the skin of animals in order to unerringly identify individuals, zebra studbook cards carried attached photos of the individual’s face and left hip. The photos were as accurate as fingerprints in assuring that the animal in question was the one recorded, and illustrated, on the studbook card.
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Odyssey of the Mist

Come experience a new opportunity at Fossil Rim. From your first glimpse of the intimate safari camp at Fossil Rim, you will realize that an adventure and awakening (experienced by a select few) is about to begin.

You will be transported through the beautiful landscape, over hills and savannahs where a thousand amazing, rare and endangered animals roam protected and free. The opportunity to experience such a close encounter with these creatures outside of Fossil Rim would require a trip across three continents. continued

Home School

Day Camp:

Camp activities start at 10am and conclude at 3pm. The day begins with a Scavenger Hunt style tour of our 1800 acre facility where you will learn about our endangered species and our conservation efforts to save them from extinction. more info

Overnight Camp

Spend the night at Fossil Rim in our rustic cabins and have a campfire under the clear starry sky. Campers will arrive with their own sleeping bags at 10am to prepare for a day filled with learning and adventure. more info

We would like to thank Welch-Allyn for their donation of an ophthalmoscope for checking animal’s eyes for signs of eye problems and to check on eye health.

Did you do the Scenic Drive? Take a tour or stay overnight? Send pictures. If we select your story and photos for a future newsletter you’ll receive a Fossil Rim matching hat and t-shirt.

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