Fredericksburg: Safari Tram Tour & Wine Tasting at Vineyard

Summary

Fredericksburg wildlife safari with wine tasting and rescued animals

You’ll ride through Fredericksburg’s ranchland by zebra tram, feed rescued kangaroos and alpacas, try four local wines at Grapetown Vineyard, and meet animal specialists who really care about their work. Expect laughter, Texas sunshine, unexpected animal encounters — and maybe a little dirt on your jeans by the end.

What’s the experience like?

We were already bouncing along in this zebra-striped tram before I realized just how close we’d get to the animals. Our guide, Sarah, waved us over to a fence where two alpacas eyed us like they’d seen it all before. The air smelled sort of sweet and grassy — not what I expected from Texas ranchland, honestly. Someone behind me tried to feed a kangaroo and ended up giggling when it licked their palm (I’m still not sure who was more surprised). There’s something about seeing a camel blink at you in the middle of Hill Country that makes you question your sense of direction.

The Fredericksburg Game Farm is definitely not polished or fancy — it’s more like visiting a friend who happens to have zebras and goats wandering around. We met Li, one of the animal specialists, who told us half these creatures were rescues. She showed us how to hold out pellets for the bison (“flat palm, trust me”), and I totally flinched when its tongue touched my hand. The kids on our tram kept pointing out every goat breed — Saanen, Boer, some tiny Nigerian Dwarf ones that looked like plush toys. It’s loud sometimes with all the animal noises, but in a good way.

Afterwards, we headed back to the tasting room for our wine flight (four pours included), which honestly hit different after petting a donkey. The view from the patio is just rolling green and sky — I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed after all that chaos. They had beer and cocktails too if wine’s not your thing; I stuck with the local red because it felt right. If you go on this Fredericksburg safari tour, wear closed shoes and maybe don’t dress up too much — you’ll probably get nuzzled by something furry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Fredericksburg Safari and Wine Tasting

• Arrive at Fredericksburg Game Farm
• Meet private driver and animal specialist
• Ride Brand New Zebra Tram tour
• See and feed exotic animals
• Pet camels and feed goats
• Enjoy wine, beer, and cocktails
• Follow safety rules on ranch

Top questions

What animals can you see on the Fredericksburg safari tour?

You may see kangaroos, camels, zebras, alpacas, bison, longhorns, goats (including Boer and Nigerian Dwarf), ponies, donkeys and deer.

Is wine tasting included in the Fredericksburg safari tour?

Yes, four wine tastings are included at Grapetown Vineyard after your safari tour.

Do you need special shoes for this safari tour?

Yes, closed-toe shoes are recommended as this is a working ranch environment.

Are children allowed on the Fredericksburg safari tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; strollers are allowed but infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transport.

How long does the Fredericksburg safari & wine experience last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but expect enough time for both animal encounters and wine tasting at the vineyard.

Is transportation provided during the tour?

You’ll be shuttled around by tram between animal enclosures and back to the tasting room; no hotel pickup is included.

Can you feed or touch the animals during this safari tour?

You may have chances to feed or pet certain animals under supervision from guides or specialists.

What’s included

Your day includes shuttle transport around Grapetown Vineyard by zebra tram for behind-the-scenes access to animal enclosures with an animal specialist guide; opportunities to feed or meet exotic species like kangaroos or alpacas; plus four local wine tastings at the ranch’s tasting room before heading home whenever you’re ready.