Mingle with Exotic Animals at the Tregembo Animal Park in Wilmington, North Carolina!

Walk around the garden paths and browse the habitats of exotic animals at the Tregembo Animal Park in Wilmington, North Carolina. Read the markers in front of some of the animal habitats so you are prepared to answer all of the questions of your curious children. Exotic and rare creatures who's names don't readily grace the tip of your tongue are a part of the Tregembo animal family.

Get to know some of the most unusual and entertaining boarders at the animal park.

The African Crested Porcupine is an odd looking creature at first glance. Unlike the common porcupine often found at zoos and animal parks, the porcupine;s "spikes" appear only on its tall yet thin mane and rear half. The quills shoot upward, much in the same manner as a peacock, yet not as colorful.

A Binturong named Benny traveled from his native Southeast Asia to delight Cape Fear Coast park visitors. The jet black creature resembles what would occur if a panther and bear mated. The Binturong's tail offers balance when climbing through tree branches foraging for dinner.

Fans of feathered creatures will delight in the antics of the Macanna from Central America. The noisy bird likes to climb along tall tree branches and pick low hanging fruit.

No, the swans at Tregembo Animal Park aren't dirty, they are just an uncommon variety of the swan species. The black swans, scientifically known as the Cygnus Atratus, are from the wetlands of Australia. After the black swans complete their annual breeding ritual, they loose their flight feathers and are ground bound for at least a month. While waiting for their flight feathers to grow back the black swan typically removes itself to spacious waterways for protection from land predators.

The Bennett's Wallaby from Tasmania entertains visitors as it hops around on the rocks and grassy areas of its' habitat. A member of the marsupial family, and essentially the "runt" of the kangaroo family, Bennett''s Wallaby packs around its' young in it's pouch.

Traveling to the Cape Fear Coast all the way from the East Indies is the Black Indian Runner Duck. The creatures nickname, Bowling Pins originated from the distinct upright position of the bird's short neck and head.

Tregembo Animal Park's Barbary Sheep spend most of their days grazing in the sun. The communal creatures tend to live in family groups, with one male demonstrating his dominance over all others in the sheep family unit.

Keep all fingers and toes safely tucked away when visiting the Alligator Snapping Turtle habitat. While the reptiles may look cute and harmless while swimming, their strong jaws can easily sever a hand.

The Spider Monkeys at the animal park are both chatty and full of energy. The monkey family swings from their habitat play structures and draw quite a large crowd of visitors with video cameras hoping to capture their antics.

Feel a bit unnerved when Simba, Tregembo Animal Park's African Lion licks his sharp teeth and appears to be looking right in your direction. Simba's ancestors roamed the savannahs and plain of southeastern Africa, and lived among nurtured the babies and females of their pride.

It will be hard to hold in at least one laugh when you meet Cappy. This unusual looking creatures has an adorable face, but it just doesn't appear to match it's rotund body. Capybaras are the largest known rodents in the world, and unlike mice - are excellent swimmers. While Cappy may look a bite like an overgrown hamster, his bite will do a lost more harm than just a finger nibble. The Capybara hails from the forests of South America.

Gift Shop

The Tregembo Animal Park gift shop features nautical art, keepsake trinkets, t-shirts and accessories. If you forgot to bring sunblock or camera batteries, a member of the Tregembo family that staffs the store will help you find what you need to make your visit to the park sun-safe and memorable.

Rules and Concessions

Visitors are not permitted to bring any snacks or beverages inside the animal park. A concession stand sells a variety of hold and cold items, along with cold soft drinks. If you want to feed the animals, you can purchase bags of peanuts and corn from the concession counter. Wagons are not permitted inside the animal park, but parents may bring strollers. The animal park is open daily between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm. Lions and tigers and bears - oh my! Lace of the little ones shoe laces and embark on a day of awe and wonder at the Tregembo Animal Park. Walk along the pathways to the habitats of the more than 75 varieties of animals that call this Cape Fear Coast animal park home. The Tregembo family began sharing their love of animals with tourists and the community over 50 years ago. Stop by the 4,000 square foot gift shop and pick up some souvenirs of the day spent out in the wild.