easy
90 minutes
Suitable for all fitness levels as the tour involves light walking and standing.
Get up close with rhinos, giraffes, and a charming sloth on a private 90-minute VIP tour at Longneck Manor in Fredericksburg. Enjoy unique feeding moments, animal care insights, and personalized experiences perfect for animal lovers and groups.
All Ages • 90 Minutes • Up to 20 People
Experience an unforgettable 90-minute Private VIP Tour at Longneck Manor, where you’ll interact closely with rhinos, giraffes, and the charming sloth, Bruno. Enjoy personalized Q&A sessions with the animal care team, capture memorable photos, and participate in animal feedings, all while exploring a state-of-the-art barn. Perfect for groups!
The perfect activity for friends, family, team-building and special groups, the Private VIP Tour takes place for approximately 90 minutes and features one-on-one interactions with rhinos, giraffes and resident sloth, Bruno. Time is set for questions and answers with the animal care team, photo opportunities, animal feedings, and tour our state-of-the-art barn. Private tours must have at least 2 people and are limited to up to 20.
• Most of the tour takes place outdoors under the Texan sun. Guests are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing and bring water to help stay cool. • Visiting Longneck Manor is exclusive to tour and overnight guests. Plan to arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before your tour. We must start each tour on time. If you will be more than 10 minutes late, please call us at 830.362.8752. Due to our schedules, late-arriving guests may have their tour canceled. • All guests must sign a guest liability waiver before their tour. For children under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign on their behalf. • Service animals supporting a disability are allowed, however for the safety of our giraffes and rhinos, may not participate in any animal encounters, including feeding or posing for photos nor overnight stays. • Longneck Manor is adjacent to pasturelands with wild animals and free-range cattle. Please watch for these animals when driving on Beyer Road. Do not exit your vehicle or attempt to interact with or pet such animals. • Upon arrival at the Longneck Manor gate, please call the posted number for admittance. • Follow the signs to Tour Parking and then check-in for your tour at the Karibu Welcome Center. • Due to the high demand and limited tour capacity, Longneck Manor cannot provide a refund if the tour is canceled less than 48 hours before the booked tour date.
This private tour is limited to small groups, so reserve your experience in advance to guarantee availability.
You’ll be walking through a barn and outdoor areas, so sturdy shoes are recommended for safety and comfort.
There are fantastic photo opportunities—capture your unique moments with the animals during feeding sessions.
Texas weather can vary; bring water and dress in layers to stay comfortable throughout the tour.
Longneck Manor is dedicated to the rescue and care of exotic and endangered species, reflecting a commitment to wildlife conservation in Texas.
The foundation focuses on sustainable animal care practices and community education to promote coexistence with wildlife.
Protects feet while walking in barn and outdoor settings.
Essential for sun protection during warmer months.
summer specific
Stay hydrated throughout the tour.
Capture memorable moments with the animals.