Safari Tours

SAFARI WINE TOUR


FREDERICKSBURG SAFARI TOUR w/ WINE: $95.00


Includes your wine tasting (4 tastings)! Enjoy great Wines on a working ranch deep in the Texas Outback. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working ranch! Before or after your wine tasting, a trained Animal Care Professional will shuttle you via our brand-new Zebra Tram on a behind-the-scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed our animal family of farm and exotic animals like Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please be on time. Tour starts at the Tasting Room of Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (across the street from Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon - a historic ghost town) at 8142 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will meet you at Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions. (IMPORTANT: This Wine Tour is NOT held at Safari Winery. Do NOT go to Safari Winery. As clearly printed elsewhere, this tour starts at Grapetown Vineyard at 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624. Again, do NOT go to Safari Winery.) Does NOT include the Giraffe experience.


FREDERICKSBURG SAFARI TOUR w/o WINE (Kid's or Non-Drinkers): $75.00


Tastings not included. This pass can be used for under 21. You will still have access to a winery, vineyard and tasting room. While your pass does not include alcohol, those guests over 21 years of age are still free to purchase some of our great Wines, a cocktail or even beer. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working ranch! Before or after your wine tasting, a trained Animal Care Professional will shuttle you via our brand-new Zebra Tram on a behind-the-scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed our animal family of farm and exotic animals like Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please be on time. Tour starts at the Tasting Room of Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (across the street from Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon - a historic ghost town) at 8142 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will meet you at Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions. (IMPORTANT: This Wine Tour is NOT held at Safari Winery. Do NOT go to Safari Winery. As clearly printed elsewhere, this tour starts at Grapetown Vineyard at 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624. Again, do NOT go to Safari Winery.) Giraffe experience NOT included.


SAFARI WINE TOUR WITH GIRAFFE EXPERIENCE: $125.00


Includes your wine tasting (4 tastings), plus a Safari Tour and a Giraffe Experience! Enjoy great Wines on a working ranch deep in the Texas Outback. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working ranch! Before or after your wine tasting, a trained Animal Care Professional will shuttle you via our brand-new Zebra Tram on a behind-the-scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed our animal family of farm and exotic animals like Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please be on time. Tour starts at the Tasting Room of Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (across the street from Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon - a historic ghost town) at 8142 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will meet you at Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions. (IMPORTANT: This Wine Tour is NOT held at Safari Winery. Do NOT go to Safari Winery. As clearly printed elsewhere, this tour starts at Grapetown Vineyard at 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624. Again, do NOT go to Safari Winery.)


SAFARI TOUR, GIRAFFE EXPERIENCE NO WINE: $115.00


Tastings not included. Can serve as Kid's or Non Drinker Pass. Includes a Safari Tour and a Giraffe Experience! This pass can be used for under 21. You will still have access to a winery, vineyard and tasting room. While your pass does not include alcohol, those guests over 21 years of age are still free to purchase some of our great Wines, a cocktail or even beer. Come and visit Grapetown Vineyard and Farm in Fredericksburg Texas and get a behind the scenes look at the complex operations and interactions of a working ranch! Before or after your wine tasting, a trained Animal Care Professional will shuttle you via our brand-new Zebra Tram on a behind-the-scenes tour of our exotic wildlife and ranch operations. You will see and possibly feed our animal family of farm and exotic animals like Camels, Zebras, Alpacas, Bison and Longhorn! We also raise Boer, Ponies, Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy and Saanen Dairy Goats, and even some Donkeys. Please be on time. Tour starts at the Tasting Room of Grapetown Vineyard and Farm (across the street from Bankersmith Dance Hall and Saloon - a historic ghost town) at 8142 Old San Antonio Road. The Safari Tour Team will meet you at Grapetown Vineyard and Farm where the Safari Tours are held. There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions. (IMPORTANT: This Wine Tour is NOT held at Safari Winery. Do NOT go to Safari Winery. As clearly printed elsewhere, this tour starts at Grapetown Vineyard at 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624. Again, do NOT go to Safari Winery.)


GIRAFFE EXPERIENCE: $95.00


The Giraffe Feeding Experience is a stand alone experience. This pass does NOT include the Safari Tour ride or a wine tasting and cannot be purchased or used separately. Please note that the correct starting location is Grapetown Vineyard, 8142 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, and this experience does not take place at Safari Winery. Failure to purchase the Safari Wine Tour ticket or arriving at the incorrect location may result in forfeiture of this experience without refund.


ABOUT THIS EVENT


Tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday always begin at 7905 Old San Antonio Road. If you purchased a Friday, Saturday or Sunday ticket you will register at this location, The Boil Shack and Petting Zoo. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time to adjust for registration timing. This registration location is called The Boil Shack and is near the front entrance of Grapetown Vineyard and Farm. This fun Boil Shack, Petting Zoo and Sports Bar (with a Dance Hall and Live Music) is a sister location and connected to our farm and larger property. Here you will be registered, given directions, issued wristbands and meet and feed some goats, alpacas and more!

Our Veteran Owned and Operated Animal Sanctuary welcomes guests for an intimate experience deep in the Texas Hill Country.  Tremendous views, award winning wines and exotic animals thrive on our working, family farm. Grapetown Vineyard is home to Fredericksburg’s only winery and giraffe experience with a full bar (liquor, beer and wine) and animal sanctuary on site! Home to Giraffe, Lemurs, Zebra, Kangaroo, Ostrich, Camels, Bison, Capybarra, Mini Cows, Antelope, Deer, Pygmy Goats and a whole lot more. Come and enjoy our petting zoo, feed and take a picture with a giraffe and ride on our tram over 85 beautiful acres!

Large groups and bachelorette parties are welcome. We can easily accommodate tour buses and groups of all sizes! Private tours are available daily and can be coordinated by contacting us via email or purchasing your weekday passes online. Overnight accommodations available on site. Specific animal interactions available, such as baby goat, lemur and kangaroo feedings.

Hungry? A short drive, walk or bike ride from Grapetown Vineyard, Bankersmith Boil Shack is part of the same farm property and a cherished sister location. The Boil Shack hosts live music daily to enjoy before and/or after your tour and a full menu with seafood, steaks, burgers and more! Book your tour today and enjoy the day with us!

For Friday, Saturday and Sunday tours, your experience will be held at both The Bankersmith Boil Shack and Grapetown Vineyard and Farm. Both properties are connected and literally across the street from each other and part of our larger family farm. You will need to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time for registration at 7905 Old San Antonio Road, the Bankersmith Boil Shack.

There are absolutely no refunds under any conditions. Passes can be transferred to a future date for up to two years.

IMPORTANT: This Wine Tour is NOT held at Safari Winery. Do NOT go to Safari Winery. As clearly printed elsewhere, this tour starts at Bankersmith Boil Shack at 7905 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg Texas 78624. Again, do NOT go to Safari Winery.

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