Tarleton State University and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Inc. have agreed to strengthen their ongoing partnership by expanding student internships, collaborative research, community education activities, professional development and cooperative programming for faculty and staff.
A new faculty-in-residence from the Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources will be based at the facility in Glen Rose, offering on-site classes and programming in zoo animal care and management. A national search for the position is underway.
“This collaboration extends our educational mission beyond the walls of the traditional classroom,” said Tarleton President Dr. James Hurley. “Together we can forge immersive experiences for our students that ignite an appreciation for wildlife conservation and nurture a commitment to environmental sustainability.”
“We are excited about the opportunity this will bring the center and our visitors,” added Fossil Rim Executive Director Dan Simon. “Fossil Rim is truly a unique wildlife park. At 1,800 acres we can manage animals in herds, reinforcing their natural behavior while allowing visitors to see them up close. Increasing internships, research and programming will further our mission of conservation.”
For more information on Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, go to https://fossilrim.org; or for Tarleton State, go to https://tarleton.edu.