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Would you like to on a safari? If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex or anywherewithin 100-250 miles from Glen Rose, Texas, then youre in luck. FossilRim Wildlife Center takes you on safari in one day, close to home and on abudget.Balancing working in a start-up company and leisure timeisnt easy. Add in two childrenunder four years of age and it really gets challenging. The solution? Get creative and start Google-ing.I have heard of Glen Rose for a few years, but for onereason or the other, did not take the time to investigate itspossibilities. So when my wifesaid to me: I want to do something fun with the kids that we can do in oneday, my response was Honey, we live in Texas! Unless you want to teleport us to the tropical beachsomewhere, I am not sure how far we can go and what we can see. Undeterred,she got online and before I knew it, we were driving to Glen Rose.I would not call a drive from Dallas-Fort Worth to Glen Rosea must-see scenic driving experience, but if you appreciate Texas charm, itsquite enjoyable. Spring is by farthe best time to do it, because everything is green, the flowers are bloomingand the temperature is a very nice (almost chilly by Texas standards) 75degrees.When we drove through Glen Rose, I was surprised to seequite a few modern hotels and RV park signs. So if you want to make a weekend or even a week out of it, youdefinitely can. Our goal was tosee the animals at the Fossil Rim, but as we drove there, we saw plenty ofother interesting activities such as:· Kayaking and canoeing on the Brazos· Mountain biking in the Glen Rose DinosaurValley State Park· Dinosaur footprints and fossils· Dinosaur sculpture park in the Dinosaur world· Camping and hiking Getting tothe wildlife center is a snap. The signs are easy to follow and parking is generous at theentrance. Check the centerswebsite for the latest fees, offers and discounts as these may vary from timeto time.The park is HUGE. Huge even by Texas standards. This is no trip to the zoo. This is you being part of the zoo. Plan to spend a minimum of two hours driving in the park. When we were buying our tickets, weoverheard someone say: oh, you can see everything in 30 minutes. Mmmmm, not true and for a good reason.There is so much to see at the Fossil Rim, that it is bestto drive out early and bring a picnic basket. Although we stopped at a city park for lunch (with swingsfor the kids) before going inside Fossil Rim, there are facilities inside thepark that are isolated from the animals where you can pull out all of yourplunder and set up in comfort and enjoy the views, the animals and yourgrub. There is a small restaurantin the park as well. Check the site for the menu and other details.Two things are a must to bring: good digital camera and goodset of compactbinoculars. You will have somany opportunities to take pictures of the animals that you normally see inAfrica that you will feel like you are on a safari and if you bring yourcamera, you will have pictures to prove it. Depending on the time of day and the weather conditions, notall animals will be throwing themselves at your vehicle for some food. Many will be lying under the trees. A good pair of roof prism binoculars will come in handy whentrying to spot that elusive cheetah.There is a great observation point in the middle of the park(its the same spot as where the restaurant and a gift shop are) and if youbring a spottingscope, you may have a unique opportunity to observe the life of the animalsfrom a distance while sipping your soft drink and munching a burger (granted,that may not be your traditional safari, but hey, its better than sitting athome watching reruns of Dora the Explorer).Fossil Rim is awesome for kids. We have a 3.5 year-old son and a 20 month-old daughter andthey were ready to jump out of the vehicle at the sight of the first antelope. They also loved the zebras andgiraffes! You can purchase a smallbag of feed at the entrance to the park, but please follow the feeding rules. The rhino exhibit towards the exit of the park is amagnificent sight. These animalsare bigger than your Suburban and yet they are gentle with each other and gracefulas they move.Bottom line: get off the couch, pack your kids in the car,bring a picnic and go exploring in your own back yard.
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