Giraffe Hotel + Interactive Petting Zoo - Your wildest adventure starts here.
Wake up to giraffes outside your window and explore our 50-acre safari filled with exotic and farm animals. At Giraffe Inn & Safari, you can hand-feed giraffes, meet playful kangaroos, and enjoy family-friendly interactive animal encounters just outside DFW. Whether you're planning a fun afternoon, weekend getaway, birthday party, school field trip, or group event, this is an experience you'll never forget.
Ways to Experience Giraffe Inn & Safari
Guided Animal Tours
Enjoy an exclusive 90-minute guided animal tour with up-close encounters, hand-feeding, and behind-the-scenes access led by our expert care team. Learn fascinating animal stories while capturing unforgettable photo moments in a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Safari Community Day
Safari Community Day is a relaxed, family-friendly safari experience where guests explore at their own pace, meet and feed select animals, and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities.
VIP Behind-The-Scenes Giraffe Encounters
Get closer than ever to our gentle giants in this once-in-a-lifetime, behind-the-scenes giraffe experience— ride into the habitat, hand-feed, snap jaw-dropping photos, and make a core memory you’ll never forget.
Dine With The Giraffes
Enjoy an intimate, private dining experience with our giraffes just steps from your table- they may lean in for a friendly “kiss” or snack right from your table— an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime dining experience you’ll never forget.
Snack With The Giraffes
Enjoy a truly unforgettable wildlife experience with our Snack with the Giraffes encounter. Guests will indulge in a beautifully arranged charcuterie spread while relaxing just steps away from our graceful giraffes.
What’s Coming Up Next?
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Lunch with the Lemurs
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Giraffe Barn Suites
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Swimming with Otters
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VIP Sherp Ride Adventure
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Our Story
Welcome to Giraffe Inn & Safari! Where your neighbors just happen to have hooves, paws, and very long necks. Nestled on wide-open Texas land, we’re all about unforgettable stays and up-close animal experiences you won’t find anywhere else. From feeding giraffes right outside your room to meeting kangaroos, sloths, and other amazing animals, every visit is full of surprises. Our cozy, themed suites and guided animal tours are designed to help you slow down, unplug, and reconnect with nature. This isn’t just a place to stay, it’s an adventure you’ll be talking about long after you leave.
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Stay On a Working Giraffe Farm with Room to Roam
Our land is more than open space, it’s a living, breathing giraffe farm. The animals are cared for right on the property. And you get to stay right in the middle of it.
From sloths and lemurs to deer and camels, you’re not far from the animals here. And they’re not far from you.
Book a Cozy Giraffe Suite with Wildlife Just Beyond the Porch
Each giraffe suite is designed for comfort and quiet, with open views of the land and giraffes. Whether you’re booking a two-person unit or for the whole family, the connection to nature is what makes it special.
A Real Hotel Where Giraffes Come to Your Window
It’s not just a phrase; it happens daily. This is a hotel where giraffes come to your window to feed. Guests often wake up to giraffes munching grain just steps away.
A Quiet Hotel Where Giraffes Eat with You
We offer feeding sessions on the upper decks, and yes, it really is a hotel where giraffes eat with you. They walk up to the railing and share their lettuce, one bite at a time.
Families Love to Stay on a Farm with Animals, Texas Guests Can Actually Touch
Forget distant fences. When you stay on a farm with animals that Texas travelers recommend, you get real encounters. Kids walk beside deer, feed water buffalo , and pet fluffy ponies. Parents take in the view from a shaded porch. Everyone gets what they came for: time with animals.
Choose from the Most Relaxed Safari Lodges in Texas
We don’t offer just one stay. Our safari lodges in Texas include:
- Private king cabins for couples
- Family units with bunk beds, keurig, and mini fridge
- Group lodges with porches facing animal areas
Each stay includes access to walking trails, and petting zoo.
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Need Help?
Welcome to the Giraffe Inn & Safari FAQ page! Here, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about our unique safari experience. Whether you’re curious about lodging options, our variety of animals, booking procedures, or available amenities, we’ve got you covered. Our goal is to ensure you have all the information you need to plan your unforgettable adventure with us. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to our friendly team for assistance. Your journey into the wild awaits!
If we aren’t available, drop us an email and we will get back to you within 24 hours!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we have different packages for both. Pricing varies depending on numbers of guests and availability.
For our guided animal tours, you have to make reservations online.
For community day, you can book online, but it's not required. You can show up and head to the General store and they will get you started.
Wednesday:10:30AM, 1:30PM, 4:30PM
Thursday:10:30AM, 1:30PM, 6:00PM
Friday:10:30AM, 1:30PM, 4:30PM
Saturday:10:30AM, 1:30PM, 4:30PM
Sunday:1:30PM, 4:30PM
SafariCommunity Day:First Thursday of every month: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
No, for the safety of your pet and our animals, no pets allowed.