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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043
254-897-2960
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Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Glen Rose
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Ranchs
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Group tours/safari
Description: Drive-through park where you can meet giraffes, rhinos, and antelopes.
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Ennis, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We loved the drive through the park, and the petting zoo was really fun for us and our children. Everyone we met that worked at the center were very helpful and informative including the café employees.

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Rockwall, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

What an amazing experience! We had fed giraffes, fed & pet a zebra out the car window and had quite the run in with an ornery ostrich not to mention the very curious emus! Such great fun for all of from our teenager to our little ones. Took about 3 hours to drive through, but it wasn't crowded so we... More

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Grapevine, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

This past weekend was perfect spring Texas weather so off came the doors and top of the Jeep and ROAD TRIP time with my new bride. This place is so much fun to drive through and feed the animals. It used to be that they asked you to not touch the animals, but now they have built what they call... More

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Lake Jackson, Texas
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Our granddaughter loved the park. She liked seeing all the exotics close up. I think the giraffes and cheetahs were her faves. They were a little long on deer but there many different species.

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Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
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79 reviews 79 reviews
22 attraction reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

I almost didn't stop here, as it is pricey, up to $20.00 per person. But I am so glad we did. Many of the animals will come right up to your car and wait to be fed. Buy the feed for an extra $6 or $8, it is worth the expressions on your children's faces. Go on Tues, Weds, or... More

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Sierra Vista, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Nothing to dislike. We enjoyed the opportunity to view animals up close in an environment that approximates their natural home on the Serengeti. There was no pressure to speed up so we could see it at your own pace. We enjoyed lunch at the top of a hill overlooking the giraffe acreage. You could feed giraffes and other animals if... More

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New York City, New York
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

Terrific attraction. You are able to drive through a scenic route being super up close with animals like giraffes. Two dislikes include price per person not car, which adds up quickly for a family; also they advertise wolves and bison but we didn't see any.

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Cleburne, Texas
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36 reviews 36 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

This is a great place to go see the exotic animals. The setting actually reminds you of Africa. Price is a little steep, but it is worth it at least once.

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Houston, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

The service here rocks! We were the very last car. The staff never complained. I am sure they were tired and wanted to go home, but they were extremely friendly. This is our second trip and it is by far the best safari in Texas. The animals are diverse and abundant. They are also friendly, so be sure to buy... More

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Eden, Texas
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13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

The wildlife tour was really nice - leisure drive, active animals who walked right up to the car. When I have grandchildren, this will be a definite destination!

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