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Distinguished
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Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
Wildebeest
are the animals that most of our younger guests can identify.
(Did you see The Lion King?) They rather resemble the
product of a committee that couldn't quite reach a collective
decision. Continued
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The
Local Scene
Snow-on-the-mountain
Euphorbia marginata
There aren’t nearly as many flowers blooming at this
time of year as in the spring so the snow-on-the-mountain really
stands out. Look for tall stems that branch out with a white
flourish near the top. Leaves are oval shaped and nearly stemless.
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Membership
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Hello
Fossil Rim Members!
September was a wonderful month! We hope you were able
to take advantage of the long weekend over Labor Day
to visit Fossil Rim. Our recent membership drive was
a great success and exceeded our expectations. Welcome
to our new members and thank you! Continued |
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Family
Fossil Dig
Are there any aspiring paleontologists (fossil-hunters) in your family? Have
you ever wondered why we’re called Fossil Rim Wildlife Center? After
a brief introduction to fossils, so that you will know what you’re looking
for, we’ll head off to one of our fossil pits and dig in! You’ll
be able to keep at least a couple of the fossils that you find. After the dig,
we’ll take you on a guided tour through the Game Preserve, where the
giraffes and zebras live, and up to Cheetah Hill. Continued |
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Q: Where
is the best place to stay when coming to Fossil Rim?
A: Believe
it or not, Fossil Rim has a “Bed and Breakfast” on
site! We run the Lodge (the former owner’s residence),
which is a three-story limestone home, featuring five bedrooms
(two with a Jacuzzi and three with a fireplace). There is also
the “Foothills
Safari Camp” that consists of 7 tents
with twin beds, a full bath and a ceiling fan. All are equipped
with heating and air conditioning. Continued
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Halloween
Howl
Dress in your favorite costume and join us at Fossil Rim Wildlife
Center for a Howling Halloween. There will be stories, a scavenger
hunt, games, and goodies at the Overlook for all that attend.
Admission to the Howl will be $10 per child with one adult
free. Each additional person will be $5. For reservations call
Karen at 254.897.2960 ext. 213.
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Test
your knowledge about Bison, an animal who is an American
History staple
Take
our quick quiz and see
how much you know about this veteran of the old west!
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Introducing
Fossil Rim’s NEW, interactive photo gallery,
featuring photos of some of our “distinguished
residents.” We invite you to check out the
gallery, share your comments – and even your
favorite photos! If you would like to share your
favorite photos with us, please send them to editor@fossilrim.org.
You might see your photo featured in next month’s
gallery!
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Shop
for a Cause!
Save
money on your Saturday, October 13 Macy’s shopping
spree and benefit Fossil Rim at the same time. Learn
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