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 Reticulated Giraffe Their name refers to the net-like pattern of white with tan spots. |
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 The Lodge Spend a night in plush comfort where the wild things are. Stay in one of 5 rooms quite near a popular feeding area. |
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 Wolf Ridge Camp Youth groups encounter the natural world on a learning adventure. |
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 This structure echos the towering form of its leaf-loving inhabitants. |
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 Bison A 2,000 pound bison bull can jump a six foot fence from a standstill. |
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 Blackbuck While running, the blackbuck hops up to look out for predators. |
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 Ostrich Ostriches defend themselves by running up to 40 mph and kicking, not by sticking their heads in the sand. |
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 Blesbok Once reduced to a couple thousand, the blesbok population has recovered remarkably. |
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 Wildebeest Wildebeest, also known as gnus, migrate in herds of up to a million in search of fresh pasture. |
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 White Rhino The rhino's name derives from the German word "weit", describing their wide lips rather than their color. |
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 Grevy's Zebra Their large ears rotate to pick up sounds from many directions. |
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 Cheetah The name for the world's fastest land animal comes from the Hindi word chita, meaning "speckled". |
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 Addax These antelope have desert snowshoes—broad, flat hooves that keep them from sinking into sand. |
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 Aoudad Commonly known as the Barabary sheep, the aoudad is the only wild sheep native to Africa. |
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 Axis Deer These spotted deer breed year round, so fawns are a common sight. |
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 Red Deer During the fall rutting season, males bugle loudly while collecting and protecting their harem. |
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 Fallow Deer You can identify these deer by their prominant Adam's apple and palmated antlers, like those of a moose. |
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 Grant's Zebra Zebras are gregarious, and communicate with a variety of gestures, facial expressions, and sounds. |
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 Prairie Chicken This species of grouse is known for the male's flamboyant mating ritual of stomping and booming calls. |
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 Black Rhino Despite their large size, rhinos can charge at speeds up to 30 mph. |
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Admissions This is the main entrance to Fossil Rim and the beginning of an an Adventure for you and your family. To see our current hours and admission rates please see the visitors page Click Here . |
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| Animal Health Our trained staff takes excellent care of our animal residents here. |
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| Intern House We host and train animal care undergrads from all over. |
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 Sable Antelope Sable can defend themselves against lions with their sharp horns and heavy hooves. |
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 Waterbuck The white rump ring serves as a warning to the herd should danger be sighted. |
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 Gemsbok The gemsbok's striking facial pattern has inspired many African tribal masks. |
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 Guanaco When they greet each other, guanacos exchange a turkey-like gobble. |
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 Safari Camp Watch from the porch of your air-conditioned safari tent as wildlife gathers around a watering hole. |
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 Greater Kudu Kudu use their majestic spiral horns to fight and sometimes to play. |
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 Red Wolf Red wolves tend to form pair bonds for life. |
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 See colorful koi swimming to the surface. |
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