Visiting Fossil Rim

Come on out for a visit to award winning Fossil Rim, where you can drive through our breathtakingly scenic wildlife drive in the comfort of your own car, see at close quarters free-ranging herds of majestic African savanna wildlife including various antelope, giraffe, wildebeest, and zebra, as well as the handsomest deer you ever did see.

At the halfway point of the drive, stop off for a hearty meal at our Overlook Café, with views over our Chalk Mountain country you have to see to believe. And while you’re there, why not browse our Nature Store, where we have a fresh variety of gifts for the entire family.

Whether you explore on your own for the day, join a guided tour, or enjoy a peaceful overnight stay, you'll have a matchless wildlife adventure in the magnificent landscape of the beautiful north Texas Hill Country

Travelers Notes

• Rain or Shine, Fossil Rim is the place to be. Come and explore nature at its finest any season of the year.
• The animals don’t care what the weather is doing. They’re always out and about. In fact, the rhinos love to slosh around in the mud when it is raining.
• Animal food is $7.95 per bag and we limit it to one per vehicle for animal health reasons.
• Halfway through the drive is a café, picnic area, gift store, children’s zoo and walking trail.
• Guided tours must be reserved in advance/no reservations needed to drive through in your own vehicle.  Call 254-897-2960 x 0

Note: The giraffes will be put up in their holding yard every Thursday around 3:30 pm, in inclement weather, and as deemed necessary by Animal Care staff. As a reminder, giraffes are not to be fed by visitors when they are in the holding yard.

 

Did you know that Sundays are a great day to visit Fossil Rim?

• Less crowded.
• Fully operational - all facilities open and all tours available.
• Surrounding venues also less crowded.

Allow approximately 2-3 hours for a visit.

No Pets Allowed!

No motorcycles allowed for safety of visitor

No Trailers

No RV's over 25'

Address
PO Box 2189 (mailing)
2155 CR 2008 (physical)
Glen Rose, TX 76043
254-897-2960
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October 31– February 28
Admissions 8:30-3:30
Café 10:00-4:30
Store 10:00-4:30
Children's Animal Center
11:00-4:00
Park Closes at 5:30
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The last car will be admitted at 3:30, and all visitors must exit the park by 5:30.

March 1– October 31
Admissions 8:30-5:30
Café 9:30-4:30
Store 9:30-6:30
Children's Animal Center
11:00-4:00


Park Closes at 7:30
*
For the month of March, the last car will be admitted at 4:30, and all visitors must exit the park by 6:30.


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Animal Feed
Per bag - 1 bag per car

$7.95

Discount Wednesdays
Available on Wednesdays year-round except during March or Official Holidays

Peak rates apply on these Official Holidays:

New Years Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Independance Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterns Day

Fossil Rim is Closed on these holidays:

Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day