Longneck Manor

10/31/2026

Ever wondered what the animal encounters are like for our overnight guests? 🦒✨

For our overnight guests, the magic starts when they come through the gate, but the following morning is when the excitement heats up. Guests experience an entirely different level of animal encounter, with special opportunities to connect with our incredible animals in ways that go beyond a typical visit.

Curious what it's really like? We've taken you behind the scenes in our latest YouTube video!

🎥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel and discover why an overnight stay at Longneck Manor is so much more than a place to sleep.
https://youtu.be/KrWDg0ZuDzY

Would you rather read about it? We also have a blog post here: https://www.longneckmanor.com/post/the-morning-animal-encounter-for-overnight-guests-what-to-expect

Your Texas Hill Country getaway might just become an experience you'll never forget.

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10/30/2026

If there's one word we see again and again in our guest reviews and handwritten guestbook messages, it's "magical." ✨

And honestly? It never gets old.

From the moment guests arrive at Longneck Manor to those unforgettable encounters with our giraffes and rhinos, there's something special about experiencing wildlife in a way that brings you closer to the natural world.

It's the wonder in a child's eyes. The memories families make together. The quiet moments that stay with you long after you've gone home.

We can tell you what makes Longneck Manor special. But we'll let our guests have the last word: magical.

Come see what they mean. 🦒

Explore our tours and luxury overnight stays at https://www.longneckmanor.com

Then save this post to start planning YOUR unforgettable getaway.

10/29/2026

🦒📚 Storytime with a little extra magic!

Our Tower Tales program is the perfect little adventure for curious kids ages 3–5! Little ones will enjoy a morning filled with:

📖 Storytime
🎨 Hands-on craft time
🦒 And, of course, feeding our very own giraffes!

We still have a few spots available for our upcoming November sessions:

📅 November 5 & November 21
$35 for each child/parent pair

Space is limited, so don't wait to reserve your little one's spot!

📞 Call Longneck Manor at 830 362 8752 to reserve your place. We can't wait to share a little giraffe-sized magic with your family! 💛

10/28/2026

Africa has a way of changing you. The question is how you want to experience it.

Introducing Longneck Manor Travel: two extraordinary ways to connect with Africa and the wildlife that makes it so remarkable.

LUXURY PHOTO SAFARIS — Discover the wild beauty of Botswana through exceptional wildlife encounters, private game drives, and unforgettable photographic opportunities.

🌍 CONSERVATION WORKING ADVENTURES — Go beyond observing. Join dedicated wildlife professionals in South Africa and experience the hands-on work that helps protect the species and ecosystems we care about.

Two distinct journeys. One shared commitment to wildlife and conservation.

Led by Longneck Manor team members who live this mission, these are journeys designed to stay with you long after you return home.

Discover both experiences and find the journey that speaks to you.

Explore: https://www.longneckmanor.com/travel

Let us know what questions you have in the comments!

10/27/2026

Some experiences are hard to put into words. 🦒💚

At Longneck Manor (an AZA-accredited destination), you can get up close with our giraffes, learn their unique personalities, and create memories you’ll be talking about long after your visit.

Whether you’re planning a Hill Country getaway or looking for something truly different to do in Fredericksburg, Texas, this is an experience worth adding to your list.

And the best part? Every tour ticket or overnight stay supports wildlife conservation through the Longneck Manor Conservation Foundation.

Come for the giraffes. Leave with a little more wonder for the wild.
Quick. Share this with a friend and plan an encounter to remember!

✨ Discover the experience at LongneckManor.com

10/25/2026

If giraffes outside your window sound better than another day of the same old view, we have a feeling this is your kind of getaway. 🦒

At Longneck Manor in Fredericksburg, Texas, you can slow down, wake up to extraordinary views, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind Texas Safari experience where luxury meets wildlife conservation.

With just five accommodations, your stay is intentionally intimate, peaceful, and anything but ordinary.

Consider this your sign to plan that getaway you've been thinking about.
Share with your travel partner and save for planning.

Check out the lodging at https://longneckmanor.com/

10/22/2026

A new look for your next great escape!
Visit https://www.longneckmanor.com

Our new Longneck Manor website is here, making it easier than ever to discover what makes a stay in the Texas Hill Country so extraordinary. From the best giraffe encounters in Fredericksburg to luxury accommodations with conservation at heart, your next bucket-list getaway is just a click away.

🦒 Dreaming of a Texas getaway? Explore the new site and start planning.

📌 Save this post for your future travel plans, or share it with someone you'd love to bring along!

Visit our new website and let the adventure begin. 💚

10/20/2026

We often think of vacations as an escape from everyday life. But what if travel could also inspire you?

Meeting endangered animals up close, hearing their stories, and seeing firsthand how conservation works has a way of changing your perspective.

The best trips don't just take you somewhere new—they help you see the world differently when you return home. That's the kind of journey we hope every guest experiences at Longneck Manor.

Fredericksburg, Texas
AZA-accredited
Learn more and start planning at https://longneckmanor.com/

10/18/2026

Some stories come full circle.

Long before Longneck Manor, Rick Barongi helped introduce the okapi to the Houston Zoo. Today, he envisions a new chapter for this extraordinary species with plans for a future Okapi Forest Habitat at Longneck Manor.

Often called the “forest giraffe,” the okapi is the giraffe’s only living relative, yet it remains one of the world’s most elusive and lesser-known animals. Native to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, okapis are endangered, facing threats that make conservation efforts more important than ever.

This World Okapi Day, we celebrate these remarkable animals and the people dedicated to protecting their future. We look forward to the day we can welcome okapis to Longneck Manor and help more people discover why this rare species deserves our attention, our respect, and our protection. 🌿

Because conservation is about more than the animals we know and love. It’s also about protecting the ones the world can’t afford to lose.