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LONGNECK MANOR
An Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)-Accredited Wildlife Conservation Destination in the Texas Hill Country
Stay Among the Wildlife
Step into the Texas Hill Country and meet wildlife you cannot find in a conventional setting. Longneck Manor is an AZA-accredited, 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation park and home to a tower of nine reticulated giraffes and a crash of three southern white rhinoceros. Paired with luxury accommodations and expert-led conservation experiences, every visit puts you alongside endangered animals and the people working to protect them.
The Giraffe Suite
Wake to the gentle presence of giraffes just beyond your glass viewing window. Located inside the barn on the second level and accessed by a flight of stairs, the Giraffe Suite offers 1,200 square feet of boutique luxury with three picture windows looking directly into the giraffe habitat.
Overnight guests begin each morning with a private encounter from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Giraffe Suite guests also enjoy an additional private encounter each day, alongside their dedicated Animal Care Specialist. These experiences include giraffe painting, rhino skin prints, and time with Bruno the sloth.
King Bed + King Sofa Bed + 1 Bath · Sleeps up to 4
Private Villas
Enjoy panoramic views of the giraffe and rhino pastures from your private villa deck. Each villa draws from the African safari aesthetic, brought to life in the Texas Hill Country. Watch our giraffes and rhinoceros at the African waterhole and rock kopje: naturalistic habitat features built to replicate the animals' native savanna environment.
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The Ultimate Giraffe & Rhino Wildlife Tour
Our daily 75-minute tours offer unforgettable, up-close experiences designed to immerse you in the world of our resident giraffes and rhinos. Feed giraffes during guided sessions, touch a white rhino in a one-on-one encounter, and explore our state-of-the-art animal care spaces alongside our expert team. These intimate, small-group experiences are personal, interactive, and photo-worthy, creating once-in-a-lifetime memories in a setting unlike anywhere else. Each tour is limited to a maximum of 14 guests.
Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Longneck Manor was built on the conviction that seeing wildlife up close inspires conservation action. Founded by Rick Barongi, the former Director of the Houston Zoo and lead animal executive for Disney's Animal Kingdom, Longneck Manor brings more than 50 years of zoological expertise to every encounter, every overnight stay, and every conservation dollar it generates.
Stay in safari-inspired accommodations with giraffes just beyond your window, or visit for a guided encounter with our Animal Care Specialists. Every visit directly funds the Longneck Manor Conservation Foundation, helping protect all giraffe species, all five rhino species, and other endangered wildlife and their natural habitats.
Set on 102 acres in the Texas Hill Country, Longneck Manor offers a private yet accessible escape just minutes from Fredericksburg's renowned wineries and historic charm.
An Elevated
Escape in Texas
AZA-accredited wildlife conservation since 2024
Featured by Forbes as a top wildlife destination
Scenic sunset views across the Hill Country
Native plant landscaping supporting local biodiversity
Peaceful, private surroundings
Your Giraffe & Wildlife Experience Awaits
Longneck Manor, founded by Rick Barongi, former Director of the Houston Zoo, is where you stand beside Endangered giraffes and Near Threatened southern white rhinoceros in an AZA-accredited conservation setting. From guided encounters with our animal ambassadors to overnight stays inside the giraffe barn, every visit funds on-going conservation projects in Africa and beyond.
