Tregembo Animal Park

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Tregembo Animal Park Owned and operated by the Tregembo family since 1952, the Tregembo Animal Park in Wilmington, NC is South Eastern North Carolina’s oldest zoo.

The Tregembo Animal Park in Wilmington, NC is South Eastern North Carolina’s oldest zoo. The Tregembo family has owned and operated the zoo in the same location for over 60 years. George and June Tregembo first opened the park doors in 1952 with just a handful of species. Today we have over 100 species of animals including a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. From the Prehensile-tail Porcupine and Snow Macaques to the White Bengal Tiger and Two-toed Sloth, you’ll see them all at Tregembo Animal Park.

The park is now closed to visitors for the season. We thank all our visitors, repeat visitors, supporters, and fans! I...
11/02/2026

The park is now closed to visitors for the season. We thank all our visitors, repeat visitors, supporters, and fans! It has been a great season! During this off-season, staff will continue to provide the very best care for all the animals who live here at the zoo. We plan to continue sharing educational posts on social media. We all look forward to seeing you when we reopen in the Spring! See you at the zoo in 2027! 🐾

Lions are experts at relaxing! They can sleep 20, even 24, hours in a day! They do this to conserve energy between hun...
11/02/2026

Lions are experts at relaxing! They can sleep 20, even 24, hours in a day! They do this to conserve energy between hunts or fights. Here is an adorable photo of Leo relaxing and enjoying a day here at the park, his home. He does not have to worry about hunting for his food or about fighting off rival lions and other competitors. Leo is just over a year and a half. His mane is growing in, and he is learning how to roar. We hope you’ll visit Leo and join us on our quest to save lions and all wildlife around the world! 🐾

Sasha has been getting a lot of camera time lately, but why not? She’s so beautiful and photogenic! Here she is enjoyi...
11/01/2026

Sasha has been getting a lot of camera time lately, but why not? She’s so beautiful and photogenic! Here she is enjoying a gorgeous NC Autumn day! We hope you will visit the park today and enjoy some Fall weather and amazing animals! We are currently open weekends only and will be closing for the season soon. See you at the zoo! 🍁

Happy Halloween from all of us here at Tregembo Animal Park! 🎃 We are open today and tomorrow, weather permitting, 10-4,...
10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us here at Tregembo Animal Park! 🎃 We are open today and tomorrow, weather permitting, 10-4, last admission at 3 pm. When visiting the park, we ask that you do not wear costumes, masks, etc. Also please do not bring toys, stuffies, squishies, or outside food(including candy) or drink. We have drink machines in the park, and all food sold is for the animals. This is for the animals’ comfort and safety and so you can experience the most enjoyable visit possible. Stuffies and masks frighten the monkeys and other animals. The animals that live at the park enjoy human interaction from the safety of their enclosure homes, and we want them to enjoy your visit as much as you do! See you at the zoo!

Leaping Lemurs! It’s World Lemur Day! You can visit several different types of lemur here at the park! In the wild, a...
10/30/2026

Leaping Lemurs! It’s World Lemur Day! You can visit several different types of lemur here at the park! In the wild, all lemurs need our help to save their homes and save their lives! Let’s work together to do just that. 🐾

Say hello to “Stinky,” the prehensile-tailed porcupine who lives here at the park! He was lovingly given his nickname b...
10/30/2026

Say hello to “Stinky,” the prehensile-tailed porcupine who lives here at the park! He was lovingly given his nickname because of his strong scent that resembles a high school locker room. (We don’t think he stinks at all!). These porcupines make this smell to communicate and ward off predators. If you visit and catch a whiff, that just might be Stinky saying hello! In the wild, these amazing creatures face threats from habitat destruction and hunting. They are an important part of a balanced ecosystem and deserve our protection!

Happy National Cat Day from all of us at Tregembo Animal Park! ❤️🐈🐾 From big cats to wild cats to pet cats in our homes...
10/29/2026

Happy National Cat Day from all of us at Tregembo Animal Park! ❤️🐈🐾 From big cats to wild cats to pet cats in our homes, we honor and celebrate them all! We thank the people who provide homes and rescue and care for cats everywhere! Cats are beautiful creatures that keep our world balanced and interesting, to say the least!

Meet nature’s meteorologist, the emu! An emu’s eyes are proportionately large, and they have excellent eyesight. Scien...
10/29/2026

Meet nature’s meteorologist, the emu! An emu’s eyes are proportionately large, and they have excellent eyesight. Scientists report that they track cloud and weather patterns using their strong vision! They can track approaching storm fronts long before they arrive! We hope you will visit our emus and become inspired to save wildlife everywhere! See you at the zoo!

Did you know that kangaroos can’t hop or walk backwards? But they can swim! And they are usually lefties! What is rea...
10/28/2026

Did you know that kangaroos can’t hop or walk backwards? But they can swim! And they are usually lefties! What is really fascinating is that when roos move on land, their legs move in a synchronized way. When they swim, their legs kick independently! It’s all about moving forward, putting your best paw forward and being efficient! We hope you will visit our mob and learn more about the wild world of nature! See you at the zoo! 🦘

It’s Tongue-Out Tuesday! In this photo, you can actually see the papillae on Sheldon Tiger’s tongue! These spines face...
10/27/2026

It’s Tongue-Out Tuesday! In this photo, you can actually see the papillae on Sheldon Tiger’s tongue! These spines face toward the back of the tiger’s mouth and are made of keratin, like our fingernails. They are a tiger’s built-in fork, knife, and comb! We hope you will visit Sheldon here at the park and learn more about amazing creatures like tigers! Join us in working to help save endangered species locally and around the world! See you at the zoo! 🐾

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5813 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC
28412

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(910) 392-3604

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