The Wildlife Academy at Nemacolin is dedicated to providing interactive entertainment and live animal programs with an emphasis on education. It is also all animal, all the time! You can share some Nemacolin space with lions, leopards, two-toed sloths, alligators, snapping turtles and Humphrey the Moose, to name a few in the nearly 100 species collection.
Come visit our brand new baby animals! You won’t be able to resist our new baby emu, llama, miniature horse and camel.
Walking Trail Rides
A ride designed for anyone. The Walking Trail Ride begins at the Wildlife Academy and winds throughout 2 miles of wooded trails by many of the animal habitats on property. Some fascinating animals you may see on this excursion include: white grey wolves, a black leopard and other exotic creatures. It's fun for the whole family.
All riders must be 55 inches or taller.
Safari Tour
Get up close and personal with Nemacolin's animal family. Hop aboard our safari cart for a tour of our Wildlife Academy followed by a tour of the wildlife habitats and a chance to interact with a few.
Pony Rides
Pony rides for little ones under the close supervision of our trained associates. Rides are available by appointment only.
Riders must be at least 4 years old, wear proper foot attire and arrive 20 minutes prior to ride.
Wildlife Habitats
They are literally around every corner of the 2,000 acres that make up Nemacolin. Hop in your car, on a bike or walk the trails and visit with Humphrey the Moose, Rocky, Sugar and Boo Boo the black bears and Snowball, the White Buffalo. You'll be surprised, we promise.