Up close with Blake, a glass in your hand
Keeper-led experiences built around Blake’s routine and his choice to engage. A handful of guests, wine poured a few steps from Blake, and the closest you will ever stand to a Southern White Rhino.
Experience award-winning wine
beside a rhino at
America’s Conservation Winery
- Hours
- Open daily, 11 AM – 5:30 PM · last pour 4:30 PM
- Phone
- 830-992-9526
Two ways to visit.
Both with a view of Blake.
When booking your reservation, simply choose between a guided wine tasting or an immersive hour with his Rhino Keepers.
Two continents, poured where Blake grazes
Texas and South Africa side by side, guided and unhurried, about an hour at the table. Choose the flight that suits you, whether that’s the Signature, the Reserve, or a Special Offering that changes through the year.
The drive out is part of the afternoon.
Address
13112 E US 290Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Twelve minutes east of Main Street and the 290 wine trail. Look for the entrance right off the highway; you cannot miss it.
Drive times
- 12min Fredericksburg, TXMain Street & the 290 trail 13 mi
- 1:15hrs Austin, TXvia 290 W ~75 mi
- 1:15hrs San Antonio, TXvia I-10 W & US 87 N ~75 mi
- 4:00hrs Dallas / Fort Worthvia I-35 S & US 290 W ~245 mi
- 3:30hrs Houston, TXvia I-10 W and 290 W ~225 mi
What the press says
And Napa doesn’t even have a rhino.
Frequently asked questions.
Before you come
Do I need a reservation, or can I walk in?
To avoid a wait, please book a reservation. Walk-ins are welcome. Every rhino experience needs one in advance, and weekend slots go weeks ahead.
What are your hours?
Open every day, 11 AM – 5:30 PM Central, with the last pour at 4:30 PM.
Does it cost anything to visit the grounds?
There is no entrance fee for the grounds or the tasting room. We suggest a $10 donation per guest, and 100% of it goes to Rhinory Foundation for rhino conservation.
Will I get to see Blake?
Usually, yes. Blake has the run of a wide habitat and keeps his own routine, so some afternoons he grazes close to the terrace and some he spends out of sight. We will never promise you a sighting, and you do not need a booking to look for him from the tasting room or the Savannah patio.
How many rhinos do you have?
One: Blake, our Southern White Rhino. We are working to bring more rhinos to Rhinory in the coming years.
Can I bring children?
Tasting is 21+. Supervised children of any age are welcome to walk the grounds and see Blake at a distance. Please keep them off fences, tables, trees and dirt mounds, and no throwing of balls, rocks, mulch or gravel.
Is the property accessible?
ADA-accessible parking, tasting room and patio. Service animals only, in designated areas. We offer EV charging on site.
We are a party of eight or more. What should we do?
Give us a little notice. Eight or more takes some advance planning, and at twenty it becomes a private event. Call 830-992-9526 or send a group inquiry.
Once you are here
What should I wear?
Closed-toe shoes, always. Sneakers, boots or hiking shoes all work, and sandals are not permitted behind the scenes. Dress for a working outdoor habitat.
Is there anything to eat?
Charcuterie and small bites, seasonal, built to pair with the Texas and South Africa pours. There is no full kitchen, so come hungry for cheese rather than dinner.
Can I bring my dog?
Service animals only, in designated areas. This is a working rhino habitat, so pets are better off at home.
How do cancellations and changes work?
Give us at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or change. Each experience is staffed for your party, and the notice lets us offer your place to a guest on the waiting list.
Can I take wine home with me?
Every wine you taste is available by the bottle at the bar. Ask a wine educator about shipping before you leave.
We are arriving by shuttle or bus. Anything to know?
Let us know in advance. Commercial transport has its own parking and arrival protocol, and a heads-up keeps the drop-off simple.