According to their website: “Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is dedicated to conservation of species in peril, scientific research, training of professionals, creative management of natural resources, and impactful public education.” They are involved in the Red Wolf Recovery Program, have internships and educational programs for teachers, kids, and home-schoolers.
Apparently, the current director has brought the park back from near bankruptcy with some shrewd business decisions, but since this place is pretty far off the beaten path, they could probably benefit from some more patrons (not too many though…it was really nice not to be rushed through).
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is located near Glen Rose, Texas, about an hour southwest of Fort Worth. While in the area, be sure to visit Dinosaur Valley State Park. Visibility of the dinosaur tracks is always changing with time and weather, but both times we’ve visited we’ve been rewarded with great displays. There are some nice hikes in the park as well.
