Open 361 Days a Year: Admissions 10:00am – 3:30pm; park closes at 4:30pm

The WNC Nature Center is open! Visitors will need to alter their typical route to accommodate for the loss of the Gashes Creek Bridge. Learn more at www.wildwnc.org/plan-your-visit.

Redeem Your Gift Certificate

Please use the links below to redeem a gift certificate you have received for an annual membership to the WNC Nature Center.

If you need assistance, please call the Membership Office at 828-259-8092. To upgrade to a higher level, please call the Membership Office after you redeem your gift certificate online. Your Membership Gift Certificate is valid only for purchase of a membership and can not be refunded or used to purchase a lower valued membership. 

Bear

$39

Individual

Includes all membership benefits for one adult

 

 

 

$59

Dual

Includes all membership benefits for one adult and one guest
or two named adults
or one named adult and one child in the same household

$89

Family

Includes all membership benefits for two adults and four children/ grandchildren under 18 years old


Barnyard Animals

$119

FamilyPLus

Includes all membership benefits for two adults and four children/ grandchildren under 18 years old
PLUS two additional people, adults or children

Red Wolf

$175

WILDLIFE
GUARDIAN

FamilyPlus Membership for one year + 2 Brews & Bears tickets

$250

WILDLIFE
BENEFACTOR

FamilyPlus Membership for one year + 2 Wild Walk/Junior Wild Walk tickets

$500

Wildlife
Patron

FamilyPlus Membership for one year + a private tour for up to 6 people

Member Benefits

Your membership with the Friends of the WNC Nature Center gives you exclusive benefits all year round,
including free admission to the park for a year, free or discounted admission to events and programs, and other special perks!

  • Free daily admission to the WNC Nature Center, plus early entrance at 9:30 am to see how keepers prepare and clean animal habitats before opening the park
  • 10% discount at the Nature Center Gift Shop
  • Discounts on programs, summer camp, and special events
  • Free or half-priced admission to 450 zoos, aquariums, and science centers nationwide
  • Access to the members-only Cubs & Kits Club for households with children ages 3 to 12
  • Annual member button, available for pick up from the Membership Office each year (one per household)