Open 361 Days a Year: Admissions 10:00am – 3:30pm; park closes at 4:30pm
Birthday parties are not currently being scheduled.
Have your next birthday party, baby shower, or small special event at the WNC Nature Center!
Your reservation includes
All proceeds from parties directly support the Nature Center and the animals that live here. If you’d like to have a “donation party” for the Nature Center animals, their wishlist can be found here.
To inquire about availability, please call 828-259-8091 or use the Party Reservation Form below.
Details:
Parties cost $200 for Friends of the WNC Nature Center members and $225 for non-members. An additional $100 security deposit will be charged at the time the reservation is made. This deposit is fully refundable if the event space is left the way it was found and rules are followed.
Full payment is required at the time of the reservation (we cannot hold your spot).
A full refund will be issued if cancellation is made two weeks prior to the scheduled event. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than two weeks out (snow/ice permitting).
To cancel your reservation, you must call 828-259-8091. Please speak directly to a Friends of the WNC Nature Center staff person to cancel an event. We cannot guarantee your cancellation if you leave a voicemail.
Please submit the requested information to inquire about having a party at the Nature Center. Submitting this form does not guarantee your reservation. You may also call 828-259-8091 to see about rental availability.
Absolutely! You can arrive 30 minutes prior to your designated reservation time to set up the room. The room also come pre-decorated with vinyl tablecloths and basic decor.
You cannot bring balloons of any kind or pinatas to the Nature Center. We also ask that you don’t tape or pin things to the walls. If these guidelines are not followed, your security deposit will not be refunded.
Yes, outside food and drink is allowed. There is also a refrigerator/freezer available to keep food cold. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. If alcohol is brought onto Nature Center premises, the party will immediately end, all guests will be required to leave the premises, and the security deposit will not be refunded. Law enforcement officials will be contacted if needed.
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28805
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Asheville, NC 28815
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