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After a 15 month wait, Longneck Manor is delighted to welcome the newest addition to its precious wildlife family; a female reticulated giraffe calf. Arriving at 12:12 pm on Oct. 18, and weighing 140 pounds, Betty’s not-so-little baby girl has the distinctive gold and caramel reticulated coat pattern unique to this rare subspecies of giraffe. …

Betty White (the Giraffe) Gives Birth to anAdorable Six-Foot-Tall Girl. Read More »

by Bill Konstant Our wake-up call came at 11:00 pm on October 20th. That’s right, late that night, not the next morning. Rick and I had barely cat-napped, buried in our sleeping bags inside a tiny, wind-whipped tent. We tried our best to stay warm, a thin sheet of nylon providing little insulation against the …

Climbing Kili Read More »

Recently Longneck Manor Founder, Rick Barongi was a guest on the podcast, The Tomorrow Society! In this podcast, he shares stories from his decades long career in wildlife conservation, his work at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and of course, Longneck Manor! Give it a lisen by clicking the link below!

???????? We have BIG NEWS! Coming this summer, a new Welcome Center and four cottages – each with a stunning view of our giraffes and rhinos. Stay tuned for more details and booking information! ???????? Design and Construction by: Lea Rogers Architecture and Bear Creek Construction.

New at Longneck Manor! We are adding a naturalistic African waterhole with large boulders to the four-acre giraffe and rhino pasture. It will look like the real thing but have a gently sloping, nonslip, concrete bottom. Designed by artist, Mark Van Wickler, only a few people in the country can create such natural-looking rocks and …

New Rhino Waterhole Installation Read More »

This week, we were pleased to host our friends at Fox 7 Austin for a visit to our new Villas and to meet our resident animal ambassadors! You can catch a recap of the visit below!

Longneck Manor’s Great Traveler Reviews Earn it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites Fredericksburg, Texas> – August 11, 2023 – Longneck Manor today announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for being in the top 10% of attractions worldwide. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great …

Longneck Manor Recognized as Recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Award Winner Read More »

We’ve got some exciting news to share with you all – our brand new accommodations, the Villas at Longneck Manor, are officially open for reservations! Picture this: you wake up in one of our luxurious villas, and as you draw back the curtains, you’re greeted by breathtaking panoramic views of rolling hills, pastures, a majestic …

The Villas at Longneck Manor – now open for reservations! Read More »

Our team has put together a special Amazon wish list filled with enrichment items that will bring joy and stimulation to the amazing animals here at Longneck Manor. Enrichment is a crucial aspect of their well-being, ensuring they stay happy and healthy. You might be wondering, “What kind of gifts do giraffes, rhinos, and a …

Our 2023 Amazon Wish List is here! Read More »