Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
@fossilrim.bsky.social
AZA-accredited conservation breeding center in Glen Rose, Texas! Saving wildlife, training professionals, and educating the public about conservation 🌍🌱☀️
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It’s Raka’s 26th birthday 🎂! Raka was born at Fossil Rim to M’bili, and has lived her whole life as one of the stars of our white rhino herd! Wish this lovely lady a day full of mud puddles and delicious hay! 😋
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It’s Raka’s 26th birthday 🎂! Raka was born at Fossil Rim to M’bili, and has lived her whole life as one of the stars of our white rhino herd! Wish this lovely lady a day full of mud puddles and delicious hay! 😋
Waterbuck are one of the more elusive species at Fossil Rim. These large antelope prefer to hang out near water, and are generally uninterested in people and their activities. 🌍
November 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Waterbuck are one of the more elusive species at Fossil Rim. These large antelope prefer to hang out near water, and are generally uninterested in people and their activities. 🌍
Wildebeest learn how to stand minutes after birth! Everything else however, takes a little bit more time...😅🌍
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Wildebeest learn how to stand minutes after birth! Everything else however, takes a little bit more time...😅🌍
Did you know that animal care at Fossil Rim is divided into sections? We have an entire team dedicated to our carnivorous species, which include wolves, cheetahs and black-footed cats.
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Did you know that animal care at Fossil Rim is divided into sections? We have an entire team dedicated to our carnivorous species, which include wolves, cheetahs and black-footed cats.
While it may look rough, fighting is an important part of being a wildebeest. Not only does it help establish herd dynamics, but it builds skills and strength 💪🧪
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
While it may look rough, fighting is an important part of being a wildebeest. Not only does it help establish herd dynamics, but it builds skills and strength 💪🧪
Naia is the oldest known black-footed cat alive, but she still enjoys enrichment like this scented bucket of hay!
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Naia is the oldest known black-footed cat alive, but she still enjoys enrichment like this scented bucket of hay!
Spot the difference
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Spot the difference
A peaceful scimitar-horned oryx for your Wednesday feed 😍🌍
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A peaceful scimitar-horned oryx for your Wednesday feed 😍🌍
All giraffe have unique spot patterns, but some have special shapes that really stand out! Do you notice any particularly interesting spots on these giraffe? 🌎
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
All giraffe have unique spot patterns, but some have special shapes that really stand out! Do you notice any particularly interesting spots on these giraffe? 🌎
Cheetah cubs start out dark in color, lightening as they age. This, along with their fluffy mohawks of hair, help camoflauge them during their vulnerable early months. 🧪🌍
November 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Cheetah cubs start out dark in color, lightening as they age. This, along with their fluffy mohawks of hair, help camoflauge them during their vulnerable early months. 🧪🌍
Yola is learning about boundaries! All of our animals can choose how often to approach guests, and it varies based on species and individual. Giraffe calves are curious, but may take some time to warm up to hand-feeding 🌍
November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Yola is learning about boundaries! All of our animals can choose how often to approach guests, and it varies based on species and individual. Giraffe calves are curious, but may take some time to warm up to hand-feeding 🌍
Antelope get zoomies just like any other animal! Chilly weather means everyone has more energy to run around, having fun while displaying health and fitness to the rest of the herd! 🌍
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Antelope get zoomies just like any other animal! Chilly weather means everyone has more energy to run around, having fun while displaying health and fitness to the rest of the herd! 🌍
Can you spot the difference between these two birds? While they're strikingly similar, the red-crowned crane (left) is native to East Asia, while the sandhill crane (right) is a North American species.
November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Can you spot the difference between these two birds? While they're strikingly similar, the red-crowned crane (left) is native to East Asia, while the sandhill crane (right) is a North American species.
If only we could all nap this good on a Wednesday morning 😴
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
If only we could all nap this good on a Wednesday morning 😴
Someone is enjoying her sweet potatoes as the weather gets cold! Sound on for her squeaks! 🌍
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Someone is enjoying her sweet potatoes as the weather gets cold! Sound on for her squeaks! 🌍
Did you know that the Arabian oryx is the first species to have gone from "Extinct in the Wild" to "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List? Captive breeding management and reintroduction efforts allowed the wild population to regrow to a stable size, marking a huge step forward for conservation. 🌍🧪
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Did you know that the Arabian oryx is the first species to have gone from "Extinct in the Wild" to "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List? Captive breeding management and reintroduction efforts allowed the wild population to regrow to a stable size, marking a huge step forward for conservation. 🌍🧪
Guess who's celebrating their 1st birthday this month! 🎂Turbo, our youngest Southern white rhino calf, has grown a lot this past year, gaining weight and graduating from the maternity pasture to the main pasture with his mom and half-brother, Rocket.
November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Guess who's celebrating their 1st birthday this month! 🎂Turbo, our youngest Southern white rhino calf, has grown a lot this past year, gaining weight and graduating from the maternity pasture to the main pasture with his mom and half-brother, Rocket.
Bongos are one of the few mammals with prehensile tongues! This means that their tongues have the ability to grasp and hold, like a monkey's tail or a raccoon's paws. They use this prehensility when eating to pull food into their mouths. 🌍😛
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Bongos are one of the few mammals with prehensile tongues! This means that their tongues have the ability to grasp and hold, like a monkey's tail or a raccoon's paws. They use this prehensility when eating to pull food into their mouths. 🌍😛
Wildebeest calves are just like any other baby, squeaking to get mom's attention when it's time to eat! 🎶
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Wildebeest calves are just like any other baby, squeaking to get mom's attention when it's time to eat! 🎶
When your sibling insists on going everywhere with you...
These sable antelope are part of a tight-knit herd, but clearly enjoy the company of some more than others 🌍🧪🐾
These sable antelope are part of a tight-knit herd, but clearly enjoy the company of some more than others 🌍🧪🐾
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
When your sibling insists on going everywhere with you...
These sable antelope are part of a tight-knit herd, but clearly enjoy the company of some more than others 🌍🧪🐾
These sable antelope are part of a tight-knit herd, but clearly enjoy the company of some more than others 🌍🧪🐾
Poppy chose to eat her pumpkin like an apple 🍎 Her rodent teeth are perfect for gnawing through the tough exteriors of fruits and vegetables
October 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Poppy chose to eat her pumpkin like an apple 🍎 Her rodent teeth are perfect for gnawing through the tough exteriors of fruits and vegetables
Luna got her very own haunted house this Halloween 🎃 As a box turtle, she likes to shelter under cover when possible, usually digging small burrows, but a spooky hide works too!
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Luna got her very own haunted house this Halloween 🎃 As a box turtle, she likes to shelter under cover when possible, usually digging small burrows, but a spooky hide works too!
We caught a silly video of an addax trying to keep up a tour van. They are very snack motivated, and this is pretty common behavior
October 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We caught a silly video of an addax trying to keep up a tour van. They are very snack motivated, and this is pretty common behavior
We can't get enough of this year's baby wildebeest. These large antelope have to be ready to move soon after they're born to avoid predators. 🌍🧪
October 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We can't get enough of this year's baby wildebeest. These large antelope have to be ready to move soon after they're born to avoid predators. 🌍🧪
Despite being called Mexican gray wolves, this species once freely roamed between Northern Mexico and the Southwest United States. Today the movement has become more difficult, contributing to falling population numbers. 🌍🐺🧪
October 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Despite being called Mexican gray wolves, this species once freely roamed between Northern Mexico and the Southwest United States. Today the movement has become more difficult, contributing to falling population numbers. 🌍🐺🧪