Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

When we were planning our camping trip we didn't even know about Fossil Rim.
We got a brochure at the State Park and still didn't think it was something that we would be interested in doing. One of the families camping next to us went the day before and told us that it was something we should really consider doing with the boys because they would love it!
So...we decided to try it out. I am SO glad that we did. It was only 5 miles from the state park and fantastic! The boys loved every minute!

Fossil Rim is a 1,700 acre scenic wildlife drive. You buy a bag of food and then go for a drive. All the animals come up to the truck to get food and it is amazing how many animals they have!

The first animals we saw were these zebras, isn't the baby precious?

I think the boys were really surprised how close the animals got to the truck.
They loved getting to feed them and also they loved being unbuckled.

They had a number of different animals including an ostrich,

emu,

Addax,

Greater Kudu,

and Gemsbok.

We were told to feed the animals by throwing the food on the ground...
the boys were able to master that!

Toby was so good in the truck. He didn't bark or anything at the animals. But...
we got in trouble for having Toby. Apparently they had signs saying, no pets, but we didn't see them and so we were letting Toby see all the animals, thinking it was so big deal.
We got kicked out half way through the drive. Lucky for us, your ticket is good all day so we just went back to our campsite for lunch and some swimming and then went back later. I don't think we will forget next time !

I couldn't help but take lots of pictures, the animals were so pretty!
Here is a Fallow Deer

and an Axis Deer

I was really proud of the boys for feeding the Aoudad,

they were a little scared...but they were able to do it!

Feeding the giraffe was amazing! His tongue was very slimy...but so cool!
The boys were scared to feed it. I think they were worried about the tongue.
We knew when they were scared because all the sudden their window would go up.
It worked out pretty well that they felt like they could protect themselves.

It was pretty amazing how close the animals would get to us.
I think this is a European Red Deer

This Ostrich was trying to get Wes...it was really funny!

This Emu looks like a girl, don't you think?

I totally freaked out when this deer came up to the truck.
Most of the animals would stop at the truck for a minute and wait for us to feed them.
This deer just pushed his face into the window and wanted food.

He is really cute, but Wes was laughing so hard at me for freaking out.

Feeding the Zebras.

Halfway through they have an area with picnic tables, gift shop, and children's animal center.
We had packed dinner and had a nice little picnic.

Isn't he amazing?

The boys took turns helping Wes drive, which they always think is the coolest thing ever!

I would recommend this to anyone! It was such a cool experience!
Also a wonderful reminder of how amazing our God is...seeing all these unique animals that he created. I hope we get to go back soon. Every time you go it would be a different experience!