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

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.

Program Tickets

Buy Local Black Friday: Support our WNC Vendors with a 15% discount on locally sourced items with code WildWNC from Friday to Monday

The online Gift Shop is open! Thank you for your patience, as processing times may be longer than usual due to the WNC Nature Center’s temporary closure. Free local pickup is available at our Tunnel Road office by appointment. Nature Center Members get 10% off with the coupon Member10

Questions or comments? Please email the Gift Shop at giftshop@wildwnc.org.

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WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Getting Here

General Inquiries
828-259-8080
admin@wildwnc.org

Friends of the
WNC Nature Center
PO Box 19151
Asheville, NC 28815
828-259-8092

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