American Black Bear
Generally shy and reclusive animals, black bears avoid human contact and are not normally aggressive. Two black bears, Uno and Ursa, live at the Nature Center.
Tickets & Hours
We are open 361 days a year (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day).
Admissions from 10am-3:30pm with the park closing at 4:30 pm.
Our admissions windows are cashless. Tickets are available for purchase in advance online or in person using credit/debit and prepaid cash cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, and Apple Pay.
Adults
$13.95
plus tax
(City of Asheville - $9.95*)
(City of Asheville - $9.95*)
Seniors (65+)
$12.95
plus tax
(City of Asheville - $8.95*)
(City of Asheville - $8.95*)
Youth (13-15)
$13.95
plus tax
(City of Asheville - $9.95*)
(City of Asheville - $9.95*)
Child (3-12)
$9.95
plus tax
(City of Asheville - $7.95*)
(City of Asheville - $7.95*)
2 & Younger
FREE
All active duty and retired military receive free admission with ID.
*Asheville City residents receive discounted admission. The Nature Center is part of the City of Asheville’s Parks & Recreation Department, and Asheville residents’ tax dollars support the Nature Center’s operation.
