It's a Zoo Life
Corporate Retreat Experience

Your team. Our wildlife.
Two days they'll never forget.

A private, two-day retreat at Eastern North Carolina's most unique venue. Behind-the-scenes wildlife experiences, custom team programming, and overnight stays at our Kangaroo Village. Built for leaders who want their offsite to actually mean something.

01

Nowhere else like it.

The only retreat venue in the region built around a working wildlife sanctuary, with overnight lodging right on property.

02

Featured on TLC.

A nationally-televised wildlife show with 4.8 stars across 769+ verified Google reviews. Story your team will love telling.

03

Easy to get to.

75 minutes from Raleigh. 30 from Greenville. Two hours from Norfolk, Wilmington, and the Triad. Immersive but accessible.

What two days looks like.

Every retreat is custom-built around your team's goals, but here's the rhythm we recommend. The pacing balances structured experiences with the kind of unstructured time where the real conversations happen.

Day One
Arrival & Immersion
  • 2:00 PM
    Arrival & check-inWelcome reception at Kangaroo Village.
  • 3:30 PM
    Behind-the-scenes tourPrivate access. The parts of the zoo most guests never see.
  • 5:00 PM
    Hands-on encountersHenry the Capybara. Reptile House. Up-close moments.
  • 6:30 PM
    Dinner under the starsCatered by Abrams BBQ on-property.
  • 8:30 PM
    Sunset paddock walkOptional. Quiet way to close the day.
Day Two
Connection & Departure
  • 8:00 AM
    Breakfast at the VillageSlow start. Fresh coffee. Kangaroos waking up nearby.
  • 9:30 AM
    Team challenge programWildlife-themed leadership exercises, custom to your team.
  • 12:00 PM
    Lunch & working sessionShaded outdoor space with full setup for working time.
  • 2:00 PM
    Keeper-for-a-DaySmall groups shadow our zookeepers. Real work, real animals.
  • 4:30 PM
    Closing & group photoCaptured by our team. You'll use these for years.
Designed For

Teams that want a retreat
their people actually remember.

  • Leadership team offsites
  • Executive retreats
  • Sales kickoffs & incentive trips
  • Founder-led companies (10–30 people)
  • Milestone celebrations & anniversaries
  • Board retreats & annual planning

Every retreat includes:

Private property access Behind-the-scenes areas guests never see.
Dedicated host & programming A senior team member with you the entire visit.
Hands-on animal encounters Henry the Capybara. Reptile House. Featured species.
Catered meals In partnership with Abrams BBQ. Dietary needs handled.
Kangaroo Village overnight The only place in the region your team can sleep next to kangaroos.
Custom team programming Built around your goals, not a template.
Photography & content You leave with assets you can actually use.
Event infrastructure Tents, seating, AV, and all the logistics handled.

Three ways to do this.

Pricing scales with group size and depth. Every package can be customized. Half the value of working with a small business is that we say yes to things bigger venues won't.

Half-Day
from$2,500
Up to 15 guests · 4 hours
A condensed daytime experience. Animal encounters, light team programming, catered lunch. For teams who want to test the experience before committing to the full retreat.
Bespoke
Inquire
Larger groups · multi-night
Larger teams (12+), multi-night stays, multi-company gatherings, board retreats, or anything we haven't thought of yet. We build it with you.

Ready to plan something
your team will talk about for years?

Reach out for a custom proposal tailored to your group size, dates, and team objectives. Most retreats book 60–90 days in advance.

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4313 NC-42 · Macclesfield, NC
It's a Zoo Life · Private Retreats · 2026
As featured on TLC