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Angora Goat - WNC Nature Center

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. It will take time to reopen. We will need your support as we recover and rebuild. www.wildwnc.org/donate.

Despite being closed, you can still book Custom Experiences, including private, guided tours and other small events! www.wildwnc.org/events.
Our Outreach Education team is still providing affordable, offsite programs with ambassador animals! 
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Angora Sheep

Angora Goat

Capra aegagrus hircus

Appearance: Angora goats have attractive ringlets of soft, fine hair. They have been bred primarily for their fleece, called mohair, which is in high demand for the textile field. Goats’ feet are adapted to heights and rough terrain. Their hooves are able to pull close together and help them balance on small surfaces.

Range: An ancient breed that has been domesticated for dairy, meat, and fiber production, this domestic goat can be traced historically to the wild goats of Asia. They are named after the Turkish province Angora (now Ankara) from which they were commonly bred. Disliking the rain, Angoras are well adapted to a dry, mild climate.

Diet: Angoras are primarily browsing animals and thrive best where there is a good cover of brush, weeds, and grass. They have the ability to stand on their hind legs and perform intricate steps in order to strip off branches or greenery.

Ted

Ted the Angora Goat

Date of Birth: March 2010

Ted was born on a farm in Greeneville, Tennessee and came to the WNC Nature Center in February 2011.

Meet our other animals

American Black Bear

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.

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Red Wolf Karma

American Red Wolf

Red wolves are highly endangered species that has been eliminated from almost all of its natural range. Our breeding pair of red wolves, Oak and Gloria, are part of the AZA Species Survival Plan.

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American Pygmy Goat

American Pygmy Goat

Similar to the Nigerian dwarf goat, the American pygmy is a small goat that only reaches 1-2 feet in height. They vary widely in coloration including white, tan, caramel, gray, and black.

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