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

Due to significant flooding and impassable roads in our region from Tropical Storm Helene, the WNC Nature Center is temporarily CLOSED.

All of our animals are safe and accounted for, and there is minimal damage to the habitats. However, Swannanoa River Road and the main bridge to the Nature Center were washed away, and it will take time to reopen. We will undoubtedly need your support as we rebuild.

Donations can be made at www.wildwnc.org/donate.

American Pygmy Goat

Appearance: Similar to the Nigerian Dwarf goat, the American Pygmy is a small goat that only reaches one to two feet in height. They vary widely in coloration including white, tan, caramel, gray, and black.

Behavior: Pygmy goats were bred to be companions and are common petting zoo animals.

Range: Domestic American Pygmy goats are found throughout the world but are native to West Africa.

Diet: They mainly eat vegetation including grasses and alfalfa.

Bryan

Date of Birth: May 2016

Bryan was the last of his herd on a local farm and was donated to the WNC Nature Center to stay social. He now shares a stall with Roddy, the Nigerian Dwarf goat, in the barn!

Meet our other animals

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828-259-8080
admin@wildwnc.org

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WNC Nature Center
PO Box 19151
Asheville, NC 28815
828-259-8092

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

American Pygmy Goat

Meet our other animals

American Black Bear

American Pygmy Goat

American Red Wolf

American River Otter