Spot bison and prairie dogs at the Fort Worth Nature Center
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The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge covers about 3,700 acres with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The prairie section has bison and black-tailed prairie dogs, and the bison are often seen grazing in the sun. Pay at the gatehouse, then follow the signs to the visitor center and ask for a trail map. Operating hours change with the season, and the grounds close only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, so check the website before driving out.
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Spot bison and prairie dogs at the Fort Worth Nature CenterFort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth
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