Discover the Wildlife Hotel in the Texas Hill Country
Looking for a truly unforgettable animal experience in Texas? Longneck Manor is the “giraffe hotel” that offers a rare combination of wildlife conservation, luxury lodging, and immersive animal encounters — all nestled in the heart of scenic Fredericksburg, just minutes from its historic Main Street and Wine Road 290.
Longneck Manor has even 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.
Whether you’re here for a day tour or an overnight stay, you’ll find yourself face-to-face with some of nature’s most extraordinary creatures — and surrounded by Hill Country serenity. From hand-feeding giraffes to waking up beside one, here’s your guide to the unforgettable experiences waiting at Longneck Manor.
🦒 Up Close with the Wild: Longneck Manor Animal Experiences
Experience conservation in action.
Our guided tours are designed to connect guests with our animal ambassadors — and the conservation stories behind them. Led by passionate experts, these tours provide a chance to:
- Feed our giraffes and learn their unique personalities
- Scratch the horns of our gentle rhino trio: Fred, Justin, and Barney
- Meet our slow-moving charmer, the resident sloth (overnight stays and VIP/Private tours only)
- Explore how Longneck Manor supports endangered species through education and advocacy
Tours are intimate, engaging, and perfect for families, couples, or anyone who loves animals.
Duration: Approximately 75-90 minutes
Group Size: Small and personal (Tours are capped at 14 people)
Insider tip: Want a smaller group? Book during the week or reserve a private tour.
Reservations required
👉 Book an Animal Experience
🌅 The Giraffe Suite: Sleep Next to a Legend
An overnight stay like no other.
If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up with a giraffe outside your window — this is your moment. Our luxurious Giraffe Suite is a full 1 bedroom apartment literally inside the giraffe habitat, (don’t worry, it doesn’t smell in the suite) with three great windows providing private viewing access to our tower of 5 giraffes between 4:00pm and 8:30am.
Designed for comfort and connection, the suite includes:
- 3 large viewing windows
- A fun and slightly hidden “giraffe feeding door”
- Modern amenities with rustic elegance
- Personalized touches that make your stay unforgettable
- Private animal interactions with your own Animal Care Team member
- Additional afternoon animal encounter
- Private parking space
- Plentiful morning breakfast basket
- Sleeping for 4 (one king, one sleeper sofa) Families welcome.
Perfect for couples, anniversaries, or anyone chasing a once-in-a-lifetime stay.
👉 Book the Giraffe Suite
🛏️ Luxury Villas: Wild Outside, Peaceful Inside
Luxury meets the wild in the heart of Texas.
Our villas offer a private, serene escape surrounded by natural beauty and unexpected neighbors — giraffes by day, and rhinos roaming at night. Each villa is thoughtfully designed with:
- Spacious interiors and cozy, upscale finishes
- Beautifully appointed bedrooms and bathrooms
- A full living area with TV, dining table and kitchenette
- A private deck, 15 feet from the pasture, to watch the giraffes roam from morning till late afternoon
- Beautiful Hill Country views
- Group animal experiences with our giraffes, rhinos and sloth
- Plentiful breakfast basket
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a family trip, or a romantic retreat, our villas give you the best of both worlds: refined comfort and wild adventure.
📅 Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re looking for a unique day experience or a one-of-a-kind overnight escape, Longneck Manor invites you to connect, explore, and be inspired. What pairs well with wine? Wildlife! And it’s all right here in Fredericksburg — waiting for you.
📍 Just minutes from Wine Road 290
📅 Open year-round (by reservation only)
🦒 Learn more and book your visit at: LongneckManor.com
