Open 361 Days a Year: Admissions 10:00am – 3:30pm; park closes at 4:30pm
Reservations are not required, and tickets do not need to be purchased online in advance.
Holiday giving questions? Email development@wildwnc.org or call (828) 259-8092.
Give a gift of membership, and let your friends and family enjoy a whole year of adventure at the WNC Nature Center! Perfect for families on your list, membership includes admission, discounts at our Gift Shop, and discounted or free admission to more than 450 zoos, aquariums, and science centers nationwide!
Orders placed by Thursday, December 14, will be mailed USPS by Saturday, December 16.
Now through December 31, you can support the WNC Nature Center through Mountain Xpress’ Give!Local website. Your donation gets your perks from the Nature Center and Mountain Xpress, and your gift will be matched by Champions for Wildlife up to $2,500!
There are some awesome incentives for giving through Give!Local:
The Friends of the WNC Nature Center (Tax ID: 23-7412910) has supported the Nature Center since 1974. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit raises funds through donations, memberships, events, and Gift Shop sales. The Friends also provide outreach education, volunteer coordination, and marketing. Your donation directly supports the Nature Center!
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28805
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Asheville, NC 28815
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