





Zoos
Tregembo Animal Park
📍 5811 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- History
- Southeastern North Carolina's oldest zoo, operating since 1952
- Animals
- Over 100 species including White Bengal Tiger and Snow Macaques
- Admission
- Adults $15, Kids 2-11 $10, Under 2 free
💡 Did You Know?
- Family-run zoo operating for over 50 years in Wilmington, NC, housing over 100 animal species from around the world including rare specimens like White Bengal Tigers, Snow Macaques, and Two-toed Sloths
- Features a rare 'zedonkey' hybrid animal, mentioned by visitors as a notable and interactive attraction within the park
- Offers interactive feeding experiences where visitors can purchase animal feed ($3-5 per bag) and hand-feed animals including the zedonkey hybrid
- Actively maintains breeding programs with multiple young animals visible to visitors, including wallaby babies, ducklings, baby goats, lambs, and turtles
💬 What Visitors Say
- Bring $3-5 per bag to purchase animal feed and peanuts – visitors report that animals actively come to you for food, making for interactive and memorable experiences with species like the 'zedonkey' and other animals
- Plan your visit for late March through Labor Day when the park is open daily (10am-4pm, last admission 3pm). Fall is limited to weekends only, and the park closes November through mid-March, so summer is your best window for flexibility
- Arrive early to see young animals and babies – recent visitors highlighted seeing nursing wallabies, ducklings, baby goats, and lambs, suggesting the park frequently has newborns on display during peak seasons
- Allow 2-3 hours to see the 100+ species across mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Visitors frequently mention the wide variety available, so budget adequate time to avoid rushing through exhibits
- Book ahead if visiting as a school or church group – the park offers special group rates and visits, which can provide cost savings over individual admission ($15 adults, $10 kids 2-11)
About Tregembo Animal Park
Longstanding zoo with 75+ animal species. Family-run zoo in business for 50+ years housing 75+ species of animals from around the world.
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