Stop by and visit the Wildlife Academy Check-In Station at our NEW home, located near the Adventure Center and the Off-Road Driving Academy!
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, alligator and snapping turtles, to name a few in the nearly 100 species collection.
Backwoods
Trail Rides
Tour the
scenic beauty of the Laurel Highlands the way the first settlers did...
on horseback. A ride designed for anyone. The Backwoods Trail Ride
begins at the Wildlife Academy, where you will meet your horse. Your
Trail Guide will then lead you throughout two 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'' or taller and wear appropriate footwear (recommend boots
or tennis shoes, no open toe shoes). Trips will run in rain unless
there is thunder and / or lightning. Please arrive at least 20 minutes
prior to scheduled ride. Ride lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Fatbird Express Train
Climb aboard the Nemacolin Fatbird Express Train as we take a guided tour of the resort's animal enclosures and habitats. It is an exciting and educational experience as we view members of Nemacolin's family including: The Prince of Nemacolin, our white lion, Stewy and Dandy our Lions, Boo the Bear, Snowball the Buffalo, Sibel and Giggles the Hyenas, our Zebras Zeus and Medusa and more.
Jamaican Dog Sledding
It screams
summertime and is a fun twist to our winter dog sledding adventure. A
wheeled cart pulled by Nemacolin's very own dog sled team will take you
for a thrilling ride. The experience lasts approximately 45 minutes and
includes a kennel tour and ride.
Weather permitting, and
subject to availability. Combined weight of riders cannot exceed 275
lbs. Minimum weight is 45 lbs. for children. Please wear appropriate
clothing. We will run in the rain, unless there is thunder and / or
lightening.
Millioke Meadows
Millioke is an Ojibway word, meaning "a gathering place by the water." Millioke Meadows was established in 2009 as a home site for the sacred rare white buffalo and the black buffalo. Millioke Meadows serves as a spiritual and cultural place for learning and understanding. No reservations are needed, as this is an open site welcoming all visitors.
Pony Rides
Pony rides for little ones are a Wildlife Academy favorite. Rides are under the close supervision of our trained associates. Rides are available by appointment only.
Riders must be able to hold onto horse by themselves. Adults are not allowed to walk beside and hold onto children. Must wear proper footwear.
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, including the Feeding Stations with our Bears, Lions, Tiger, Monkey and Zebra!
Maximum seven riders per trip.
Wild Animal Show
Join the Nemacolin Wildlife Academy team as they lead you on an adventure to explore the wild world of animals. This entertaining and educational experience will showcase reptiles, birds, mammals and much more. The show takes place Saturdays during the summer and is led by the experienced associates at The Wildlife Academy.
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 animals such as Rocky, Sugar and Boo Boo the black bears. You'll be surprised, we promise.