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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.

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Critter Check Up: 11:30 AM

December 7 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Free – $15.00

Join us for Critter Checkup on Saturday, December 7, from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM! Pre-registration is required.

Event Details:

Your child can bring their favorite stuffed animal to the Nature Center for a check up with our volunteer veterinarians! Our veterinarians and vet assistants will be on hand to give your child’s plush animal an annual exam, with your child’s assistance. Families can also enjoy an animal program, activities, and access to Appalachian Station to see our amphibians and reptiles.

One animal per participant. Children can bring their own stuffed animal from home or purchase one while at the Nature Center.

Participants will meet at location outside the park and caravan to the Nature Center. You will recieve more information in a confirmation email.

Ticket Details:

Purchase tickets here.

Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

  • Non-Members (this includes participating children and non-participating adults): $15
  • Members (participating children ages 0-12): $10
  • Members (non-participating adults): FREE*

*Members must show their WNC Nature Center membership cards and a matching ID.

The event will take place inside the Education Center at the WNC Nature Center. Registration in advance is required, and participants will receive an email the week of the event with more details. Questions? Email Vanessa at admin@wildwnc.org.

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Details

Date:
December 7
Time:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost:
Free – $15.00
Event Category:

Organizer

Friends of the WNC Nature Center
Phone
828-259-8092
Email
outreach@wildwnc.org

Venue

WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, 28805 United States
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Phone
828-259-8080