Volunteer With Us
Become a Volunteer at Longneck Manor
At Longneck Manor, volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Whether you’re helping care for our incredible animals, supporting educational programs, or assisting guests during their visits, your time and energy create a meaningful experience for everyone who comes through our gates.
Home to a herd of giraffes, a crash of rhinos and sloth Bruno, Longneck Manor is more than just a facility—it’s a place where people and animals come together to inspire change. If you’re passionate about animals, conservation, and connecting with people, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team.
Contact us for more information: noel@longneckmanor.com or call 830-362-8752
Volunteer Duties
As a volunteer, you’ll work under the supervision of our Director of Animal Care, barn manager, or volunteer coordinator.
Duties vary depending on the needs of the day and may include:
- Cleaning stalls and habitats
- Prepping animal diets
- Assisting with guest interactions
- Hosing mats and cleaning areas
- Supporting educational programs
Please note: Volunteers are not permitted to feed, handle, or directly interact with animals unless supervised by an animal care specialist.
No prior experience is required. We provide training and guidance to ensure you feel confident in your role.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteer duties focus on care support and guest engagement. Direct interaction with animals is limited and only permitted under supervision of animal care specialists.
Shifts are scheduled through our volunteer coordinator. You’ll receive more details after your application is approved.
Yes! Be sure to track your hours in the volunteer binder for official documentation.
Longneck Manor is making a difference in the wild
Longneck Manor is the home to a “Crash” of three rhinos (Fred, Barney and Justin) as well as a “Tower” of four giraffes (Kafele, Betty, Tana and Kili).
Our animal ambassadors help guests connect with animals in the wild and help conservation efforts with our partner organizations.
