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

The WNC Nature Center is open!
Visitors will need to alter their typical route to accommodate for the loss of Gashes Creek Bridge due to Tropical Storm Helene.

Latest News

More Than A Zoo: Laura McCue

 More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing

More Than A Zoo: William Gay

 More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing

More Than A Zoo: Chris Gentile

 More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing

More Than A Zoo: Laura Pearson

 More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing

More Than A Zoo: Jon Hettrick

 More Than A Zoo: Highlighting the personal connections and the broader impact of the WNC Nature Center in its 100th year Each month during our centennial year, we’ll be interviewing