Fredericksburg: Giraffe Safari & Wine Tasting at Grapetown

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Feed giraffes ride a safari tram and sip Texas wine in the Hill Country

You’ll meet rescued giraffes face-to-face at Grapetown Vineyard near Fredericksburg, then hop on a safari tram for hands-on animal encounters—from kangaroos to alpacas and even a zebra or two. Finish your day sipping local Texas wine on a sunny patio while swapping stories with fellow travelers. It’s relaxed, unpredictable, and full of small surprises you’ll remember.

Step-by-step itinerary

Giraffe and Safari Wine Tour

Arrive early at Grapetown Vineyard
Sign farm liability waivers
Meet and feed giraffe
Ride safari-style tram tour
See and feed kangaroos, alpacas, goats, deer
Possibly pet a camel and see zebra
Return to vineyard for wine tasting
Enjoy beer and cocktails at full bar
Soak in scenic Hill Country views

The Experience

Li handed me a handful of pellets and grinned, “Just hold your palm flat.” I tried not to laugh as the giraffe’s tongue—honestly, it’s way longer than you’d expect—wrapped around my hand. The whole thing felt surreal. The sun was already warming up the fields outside Fredericksburg when we rolled into Grapetown Vineyard for this giraffe experience and safari wine tour. There were goats wandering near the fence (one of them eyed my shoelaces like it had plans). Our guide, Thomas, waved us over and started telling stories about how most of these animals ended up here—rescued or retired from somewhere else. It didn’t feel like a zoo; more like you were visiting someone’s slightly eccentric family farm.

The safari tram rattled a bit over the gravel—nothing fancy, but that’s half the charm. We stopped by a group of kangaroos lounging under an oak tree (they looked so unimpressed by us). Someone asked if we could pet the camel and Thomas just shrugged, “If she’s in the mood.” She wasn’t, but we did get to feed alpacas and deer. The smells out here are a mix of hay, dust, and something sweet from the vineyard itself. I didn’t expect to see a zebra just casually chewing grass next to some goats; it made me laugh out loud. There were kids on our tram too—one tried to say ‘hello’ to an alpaca in Spanish; not sure it worked but everyone giggled anyway.

After all that animal chaos, sitting down with a glass of Texas wine felt good. The bar is simple—nothing pretentious—and you can see rolling hills from the patio. I went for a white blend (cold glass sweating in my hand), just listening to other folks swap stories about their favorite animal encounter. Some people grabbed beer instead; nobody seemed in any hurry to leave. I still think about that giraffe’s gentle eyes—and how feeding her was weirdly calming. If you’re looking for something polished or perfectly organized…well, this isn’t that. But honestly? That’s what made it stick with me.

What’s included

Your day includes entry to Grapetown Vineyard with access to their animal rescue sanctuary, guided safari tram ride across the property with hands-on feeding experiences (giraffes, kangaroos, alpacas, goats), plus included alcoholic beverages like Texas wines or beer at their full bar after your animal encounters.

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Easy physical level

Operated by Fredericksburg Game Farm