A Wild Evening
June 12th, 2026 at Swallows Eve in Fredericksburg, Texas
We invite you to be part of our conservation legacy.
"I have dedicated my entire professional career to connecting people with animals. Longneck Manor is the culmination of what I believe is a better formula for embracing this connection with nature and converting it into positive environmental outcomes. I hope you will join me and our Longneck Team for an amazing evening celebrating wildlife and wild places."
Friday, June 12
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Swallows Eve
1411 Lower Crabapple Road
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
This meaningful evening will include an inspiring presentation, gourmet dinner, unique auction items, and the opportunity to spend time with fellow supporters who believe that strategically focused nonprofit conservation organizations can play a powerful role in protecting wildlife.
Inspiring Guest Speakers
At this June 12th event, Longneck Manor will host two renowned conservation storytellers for a very special evening.
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore will share the inspiring story of the Photo Ark, his ambitious effort to photograph every species in human care and inspire action to save wildlife.
The evening will be hosted by Bradley Trevor Greive, the celebrated Tasmanian author whose books have inspired millions with humor, humanity, and a deep love for animals..
Your support will help build the facilities necessary to expand this rhino program and introduce okapi to Longneck Manor—creating new opportunities for important conservation education, and the survival of these extraordinary animals. We hope you will join us for what promises to be an unforgettable gathering in support of wildlife.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor – $25,000
(Exclusive – 2 available)
- Premier table at the A Wild Evening event for 10 guests
- Two-night stay in the Longneck Manor Giraffe Suite
- Private tour for your Giraffe Suite guests with Longneck Manor Founder Rick Barongi
- VIP reception and photo opportunity with the evening’s speakers
- Special acknowledgment from the live emcee, Bradley Trevor Greive
- Premier recognition in the evening program and event signage
- Dedicated social media recognition of your support
- A personally autographed copy of National Geographic The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals by Joel Sartore
- Exclusive rhinoceros “art” print created by the rhinos and their keepers at Longneck Manor
- Founding recognition in the future Rhino Barn or Okapi Habitat donor display
- Invitation to the Rhino Conservation Center groundbreaking or Okapi habitat opening event.
Rhinoceros Sponsor – $15,000
- Table at the event for 10 guests
- Special acknowledgment from the live emcee, Bradley Trevor Greive
- Private tour of Longneck Manor for your group to meet the rhinos and giraffes
- Recognition in the evening program and event signage
- A personally autographed copy of The Photo Ark by Joel Sartore
- Invitation to the VIP speaker reception
- Small rhino art print for the sponsor
Okapi Sponsor – $5,000
- •Two tickets to the event
- VIP Meet and Greet with Joel Sartore
- Private tour for four at Longneck Manor to meet the rhinos and giraffes
- Recognition in the evening program
We hope you will join us for what promises to be an unforgettable gathering in support of wildlife.
For more information, please contact: Heather Crocker or Trish Rawls at 830-362-8752.
Longneck Manor is making a difference in the wild
The goal of Longneck Manor is to provide a fun personal experience while helping to save animals in the wild. We do this by combining the best elements of a good zoo with that of a good conservation organization. So you get to meet some real live conservation ambassadors (both four and
two legged species) as well as contribute to a non-profit (tax deductible) conservation fund that works directly with proven conservation heroes.
Longneck Manor is the home to a “Crash” of three rhinos (Fred, Barney and Justin) as well as a “Tower” of eight giraffes (Kafele, Betty, Tana, Mosi, Kili Rose, Indy, Archie and Winifred).
Our animal ambassadors help guests connect with animals in the wild and help conservation efforts with our partner organizations.