Fossil Rim...Come On In!!
Yesterday we had an impromptu family outing to Fossil Rim in Glen Rose, Texas...one of the most amazing experiences of my life.
We got up close and personal with zebra, ostrich, ibex, reindeer, gazelle, wolves, giraffes...and so much more.
The Hill Country was ablaze in fall color and 290 shots later I realized I could have taken 1,000 and not been done!
The grands were delighted beyond measure, and the grounds included the best children's zoo and educational staff that I've ever seen; they soaked it up - which made the experience all the sweeter. There is nothing on earth like seeing the face of a child having a deer eat from her hand, look into the eyes of a zebra, get a sloppy, slurpy kiss from a happy giraffe, explore all angles of an ancient turtle or brush an angora goat. :-)
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From the Fossil Rim website:
"You don’t have to travel thousands of miles to see animals in the wild.
Learn about nature’s wonders at our 1800-acre world-class, award-winning, conservation, research and education facility nestled among the live oaks and junipers of the beautiful North Texas Hill Country.
Where up to 1000 animals can be viewed from your car window or guided tour van. Where 15 endangered species are protected and bred. Where wildlife conservation is the number one priority.
At Fossil Rim, threatened species are our business. We protect and preserve endangered animals through research, cooperative management and by building public awareness. "
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Fossil Rim...Come On In!!
Yesterday we had an impromptu family outing to Fossil Rim in Glen Rose, Texas...one of the most amazing experiences of my life.
We got up close and personal with zebra, ostrich, ibex, reindeer, gazelle, wolves, giraffes...and so much more.
The Hill Country was ablaze in fall color and 290 shots later I realized I could have taken 1,000 and not been done!
The grands were delighted beyond measure, and the grounds included the best children's zoo and educational staff that I've ever seen; they soaked it up - which made the experience all the sweeter. There is nothing on earth like seeing the face of a child having a deer eat from her hand, look into the eyes of a zebra, get a sloppy, slurpy kiss from a happy giraffe, explore all angles of an ancient turtle or brush an angora goat. :-)
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From the Fossil Rim website:
"You don’t have to travel thousands of miles to see animals in the wild.
Learn about nature’s wonders at our 1800-acre world-class, award-winning, conservation, research and education facility nestled among the live oaks and junipers of the beautiful North Texas Hill Country.
Where up to 1000 animals can be viewed from your car window or guided tour van. Where 15 endangered species are protected and bred. Where wildlife conservation is the number one priority.
At Fossil Rim, threatened species are our business. We protect and preserve endangered animals through research, cooperative management and by building public awareness. "
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