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Together, We’ve Made a World of Difference As 2024 comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for your incredible support of Longneck Manor. Whether you visited us, shared our mission with friends, or cheered us on from afar, you’ve been an essential part of our journey. This year, with your help, we’ve: But our […]

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what truly matters—and for us at Longneck Manor, that’s protecting wildlife and their habitats. Every visitor, donor, and shopper plays a vital role in supporting our mission to save species, both in our care and in the wild. If you’re looking for meaningful

This past weekend marked a beautiful “first” for Longneck Manor as we hosted our very first wedding celebration! Chris and Priya chose Longneck Manor to start their life together, saying their vows surrounded by sweeping Hill Country views and the quiet presence of some very special animal friends. 🦒💍🦏 Their day was filled with love,

It’s that time of year again—holiday season is around the corner, and so is the perfect opportunity to spread some joy to the incredible Conservation Ambassadors at Longneck Manor! We’re thrilled to announce that our Amazon Wishlist is officially live, and it’s packed with goodies that help us provide top-notch daily care and enrichment for

At Longneck Manor, we believe every day is a chance to enrich the lives of our animals, and National Pumpkin Day is no exception! Today, our giraffes, rhinos, and even Bruno the sloth received their own seasonal treats: plump, orange pumpkins to spark their curiosity and engage their senses.

After two successful giraffe births since Longneck Manor opened three years ago, we are saddened to share Tana’s newborn calf died shortly after birth on October 15. Our animal care team was present during the birth and did all they could to assist, but the male baby did not survive. At this time we are

Fredericksburg, TX (September 18, 2024) – Longneck Manor, home to one-of-a-kind, personal encounters with giraffes and rhinos, is proud to announce it has been awarded accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). This prestigious honor has been granted to less than 10% of facilities with animals in North America. Earning AZA accreditation is

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Longneck Manor has been featured in Forbes as one of the top wildlife hotels! 🦒✨ This incredible honor reflects our commitment to providing a unique, immersive experience where guests can connect with some of the world’s most majestic animals. Located in the heart of Fredericksburg, Texas, Longneck Manor

Indy is growing up so fast and we’ve captured his latest milestones in a brand-new video!

Longneck Manor founder, Rick Barongi, recently attended the International Tapir Symposium held in Campo Grande, Brazil. During this event, Rick had the honor of presenting Dr. Patricia Medici with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding work in tapir conservation. Dr. Medici, who serves as the Chair of the IUCN Tapir Specialist Group, has dedicated