Animal Encounters
Overview
This Animal Encounter offers a unique opportunity to connect with wildlife on a 75-minute animal encounter tour. Located on over 100 acres in Texas, guests can meet and feed the tower of 5 giraffes, get up close and touch one of the 3 resident rhinos while engaging with animal care specialists who share insights on conservation efforts. This memorable experience includes animal feedings, photo opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art animal care facilities. Perfect for families and small groups, this tour fosters a deeper understanding of wildlife and the importance of conservation.
- Interact with resident giraffes and rhinos.
- Guided by animal care specialists with Q&A sessions
- Limited to 12 participants for a personalized experience
- Daily tours at 11am and 2pm on weekends
- RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
What's Included
- Animal Encounters
Meeting Location
1749 Beyer Road
Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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1749 Beyer Rd
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5603191P3
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 14 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Animal Encounters.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Animal Encounters is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Animal Encounters will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Animal Encounters
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
