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Scimitar horned oryx are endangered! Let’s celebrate?
In mid-December 2023, the scimitar-horned oryx, an African antelope, was officially reclassified as “endangered,” and conservationists around the world celebrated. Understandably, this might not sound...
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How and Why Veterinarians Dart at Fossil Rim
“Are you gonna shoot that animal?!?” asked a curious first grader as we drove by in the vet van. You might have wondered the same thing if you have seen our vets carrying what looks like a gun around...
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A New Challenge Awaits on the AppWe are in the process of updating our app to improve guest experience. One of these new updates is our very first in-app scavenger hunt at the Overlook! Here's what you...
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Brand New Baby
There's a brand new giraffe calf at Fossil Rim!The new baby was born to experienced mom, Snorgie, in late June and is doing well. Snorgie is the mother to one of the four female calves born in March of...
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Fossil Rim Welcomes Tiny Texas Icons
Have you heard the news? Fossil Rim has taken another historic step forward in our mission to conserve native Texas species and wildlife. Even though our newest additions can fit in the palm of your...
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Vet Student Look Back at Fossil Rim
My name is Matthew Donato, and I am a fourth year veterinary student at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. I have always had a strong passion for zoos and wildlife ever since I can...
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Managing Rhino Reproduction: A Veterinary Preceptee Explains
My name is Sage Demopoulos, and I am in my final year of veterinary school at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, New York. My lifelong ambition is to contribute to the field...
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Epididymectomy…Try Saying That 5 Times Fast
Hi y’all! My name is Sasha Adams and I am a fourth year veterinary student at Texas A&M College ofVeterinary Medicine. I had the incredible opportunity to complete an 8-week preceptorship at...
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Intensive Management Area
When you visit Fossil Rim, you have the chance to see all kinds of animals along the tour route. Although we specialize in large herds that can be viewed by the public, there are several hundred acres...
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Big Accomplishment for Tiny Wild Cat
When it comes to publicity, Fossil Rim gets a lot of help from its largest residents. Giraffe, rhino and antelope can dominate the scene during your visit, but this year some of our tiniest, most...
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