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A Unique Take on Wildlife Medicine
Hello there! My name is Mariacamila Garcia Estrella (Camila for short) and I am a fourth-year veterinary student at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. For the past six weeks, I’ve had...
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Nature Resources for The School Year
As school starts and summer (slowly) turns to fall, kids are spending more time in the classroom. Conservation is a big topic; one that starts with a love, or at least a respect for our world. To help...
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What is Animal Conditioning?
One of Fossil Rim’s core tenets is education, both of guests and future wildlife professionals. However, the education can extend even further when you consider how we teach our animals new behaviors....
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Why Do Migrations Matter?
If you follow us on any social media platforms, you may have seen us post about something called “Lights Out, Texas!” This movement is meant to encourage Texans to turn off outdoor lights after a...
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Interns: Training the Next Generation
One of the cornerstones of Fossil Rim’s mission is the training of professionals for a future career in the zoological or environmental field. Since our inception, our organization has seen hundreds...
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Superstitions: What Do You Believe?
Superstitions are part of human nature; we can’t help but make associations between our world and the things that happen to us. Since the beginning of time that has meant that animals often carry...
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How You Helped Wildlife in 2022
It’s that time of year again where we take a look back on all the things we’ve been able to accomplish with the help of our partners and our guests. 2022 was a big year for Fossil Rim, one that saw...
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Tracking Tapirs With Fossil Rim
At the end of 2022, two of our personnel were once again called out to be a part of a team conducting research, this time in South America. Dr. Julie Swenson, our associate veterinarian and Paige...
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A Historic Mexican Gray Wolf Release
In the field of conservation, the efforts facilities like ours make are often unseen, only becoming noticeable after years of focused work. Sometimes, however, we get to participate in truly historic...
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Fossil Rim Through the Eyes of a Vet Student
Hi! My name is Julia Utting and I am a fourth year vet student at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. I had the amazing opportunity to complete a 6-week preceptorship at Fossil Rim...
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Vote for your favorite safari park!
Safari and wildlife parks allow visitors to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals. These 20 safari parks — nominated by an expert panel as the best in the...
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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...
View ArticleTexas Horned Lizards Have Arrived
For some time now, Fossil Rim has been preparing for the arrival of our newest species. We are proud to finally welcome our first pairs of Texas horned lizards!Where are they?Our new lizards live...
View ArticleMore Fun on the Fossil Rim App
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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Superstitions: What Do You Believe?
Superstitions are part of human nature; we can’t help but make associations between our world and the things that happen to us. Since the beginning of time that has meant that animals often carry...
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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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