Feed giraffes, antelope, and more at this non-profit wildlife center! Fossil Rim is located about an hour and a half from DFW and is such a fun and unique date idea, group hang out, or family-friendly activity! Read all the deets below and start planning your day trip!
Updated May 2024
FOSSIL RIM
Fossil Rim is a non-profit that’s been around for 30+ years and is the first facility of its kind to have been accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. This wildlife center specializes in captive breeding programs for indigenous, exotic endangered, and threatened species. They are fully committed to fostering deep connections between humans and nature, and they’re doing just that!
DRIVE-THRU SAFARI
Open every day, Fossil Rim’s expansive 7-mile drive-thru safari includes antelope, rhinos, giraffes, goats, and so much more! You have the option to do a self-guided tour in your own car, or go on a public, or private, guided tour to learn more about the species you’re seeing and their passion for conservation!
WHAT TO EXPECT
See over 1,100 animals representing 50+ species at Fossil Rim, including zebras, rhinos, emus, wildebeests, wolves, cheetahs, and more!!! As you go through the safari, some animals will roam freely to your vehicle to ask for a snack, so always have your feed (and cameras!) ready!
The best part? The giraffes! Open your sunroof or windows, stick out your hand, and they will lean their necks over to eat from your hand!
PRICING
Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $29.95/adult for the self-drive safari, or $44.95/adult for the guided tour. For more of an adventure, opt for a behind-the-scenes tour or the Twilight T.W.A.N.G, aka their night safari!
