Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation center near Glen Rose, Texas. Its history begins in 1984. The first to add nearby is Dinosaur Valley, at 5.2 mi.
A zoo & aquarium, 5 mi southwest of Glen Rose
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 96–96°, and about 109 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Glen Rose is the nearest base
Glen Rose is 5 miles northeast, with 28 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Fort Worth
Fort Worth is about 49 miles northeast and Dallas is about 73 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 68–79°. When to go ↓
Established in 1984
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center dates from 1984. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation center near Glen Rose, Texas. They specialize in the breeding of endangered species, public education, scientific research and natural land management. The facility has over 1,000 animals from 50 species. Guests have access to guided and self-guided tours across the center's 1800 acres of Texas Hill Country, as well as lodging, dining and educational facilities.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 1,000 animals · 50 species
- Area
- 1,800 acres
- Established
- 1984
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
The nearest towns with places to stay are Glen Rose (28) and Granbury (35).
Glen Rose
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,148 people
5 mi northeast of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rose | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 28 9 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 3,148 | $261K | — |
| Granbury | 18 mi north | 25 min | 35 11 hotels · 1 motel · 15 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 13,263 | $316K | C− |
| Canyon Creek | 15 mi north | 20 min | 6 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,646 | $263K | — |
| Stephenville | 25 mi west | 35 min | 20 9 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 RV parks | 21,793 | $241K | B− |
| Hico | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 9 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 RV parks | 1,496 | $177K | A− |
| Cleburne | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 18 11 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 39,942 | $221K | B− |
| Tolar | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 4 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,472 | $198K | — |
| DeCordova | 18 mi north | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 3,296 | $341K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Fossil Rim Wildlife Center with these
These well-known sights sit within 69 miles.
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaAT&T Stadium
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaGlobe Life Field
15 mi State parkDinosaur Valley State Park
58 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Texas
Big draw69 mi Stadium & arenaTexas Stadium
57 mi Stadium & arenaChoctaw Stadium46 mi Stadium & arenaDickies Arena
44 mi Stadium & arenaAmon G. Carter StadiumPhoto credits
AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Dinosaur Valley State Park: Gordon Reid, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Six Flags Over Texas: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Choctaw Stadium: KENGRIFFEY24FAN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Amon G. Carter Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, answered
What town is Fossil Rim Wildlife Center near?
Glen Rose, TX, about 5 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Fossil Rim Wildlife Center?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 68–79°.
How far is Fossil Rim Wildlife Center from Fort Worth and Arlington?
About 49 miles northeast of Fort Worth and about 53 miles northeast of Arlington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center?
Mineral Wells Regional (MWL), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 66 miles.
Where should I stay near Fossil Rim Wildlife Center?
Glen Rose (5 mi, 28 places to stay), Granbury (18 mi, 35 places to stay) and Canyon Creek (15 mi, 6 places to stay).
Local tips in Glen Rose
No one has shared advice yet; Glen Rose’s Town Square takes questions.
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