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 people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. This mont…
Asheville’s Wildlife Park Reopens March 17
The WNC Nature Center will reopen to the public on Monday, March 17, five and a half months after closing due to the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Helene, which caused significant flooding that destroyed roads and the main bridge to the Natu…
More Than A Zoo: Leland Arnsdorff
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 people who have had an impact on the Nature Center. We’re kic…
100 Years of Wild; 50 Years of Friends
Asheville’s Wildlife Park Marks 100 Years of Wildlife Conservation and Friends of the WNC Nature Center Celebrates 50 Years of Support
The WNC Nature Center is proud to announce the celebration of its 100th anniversary as a zoo, marking a cent…
Animal Update after the Storm
After every storm, nature blooms again; and just like nature, the WNC Nature Center will reopen in the future. Until then, the animals are being well taken care of by the Nature Center’s incredible team. Let’s learn how a few species adapted during…
Tropical Storm Helene
A Message from the Friends of the WNC Nature Center Executive Director
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Due to significant flooding and impassable roads in our region from Tropical Storm Helene, the WNC Nature Center is CLOSED and all events and pro…
Pollinator Garden Looks to Take Flight
Imagine a garden where butterflies flit about, vibrant flowers and plants reach toward the sun, a play area beckons tiny adventurers, a meadow with tall grass dances in the wind, and chimes sing sweet tunes. It sounds magical, and it’s not so far-fe…
WNC Nature Center Economic Impact Report
A new report outlines the significant and far-reaching economic impact of the WNC Nature Center and its nonprofit support organization, Friends of the WNC Nature Center, on Buncombe County and the City of Asheville. Compiled by Riverbird Research, t…
Are You a Moth or a Butterfly?
Are you a moth or a butterfly? To find out the answer, check out the following questions:
1. Do you prefer soft, fluffy textures or smooth, silky textures?
A. Soft and fluffy
B. Smooth and silky
2. Would you rather wear neutral colors or bright…
Cat’s Out of the Bag!
Just in time for area schools’ Spring Breaks, the WNC Nature Center announced that two young cougars are now on habitat! Noa and Hayla, named about the Swannanoa and Nantahala Rivers that run through Western North Carolina, are sibling cubs that wer…