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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.

Redeem Your Gift Certificate

Please use the links below to redeem a gift certificate you have received for an annual membership to the WNC Nature Center.

If you need assistance, please call the Membership Office at 828-259-8092. To upgrade to a higher level, please call the Membership Office after you redeem your gift certificate online. Your Membership Gift Certificate is valid only for purchase of a membership and can not be refunded or used to purchase a lower valued membership. 

Bear

$39

Individual

Includes all membership benefits for one adult

 

 

 

$59

Dual

Includes all membership benefits for one adult and one guest
or two named adults
or one named adult and one child in the same household

$89

Family

Includes all membership benefits for two adults and four children/ grandchildren under 18 years old


Barnyard Animals

$119

FamilyPLus

Includes all membership benefits for two adults and four children/ grandchildren under 18 years old
PLUS two additional people, adults or children

Red Wolf

$175

WILDLIFE
GUARDIAN

FamilyPlus Membership for one year + 2 Brews & Bears tickets

$250

WILDLIFE
BENEFACTOR

FamilyPlus Membership for one year + 2 Wild Walk/Junior Wild Walk tickets

Red Panda

$500

Wildlife
Patron

FamilyPlus Membership for one year + a private tour for up to 6 people

Member Benefits

Your membership with the Friends of the WNC Nature Center gives you exclusive benefits all year round,
including free admission to the park for a year, free or discounted admission to events and programs, and other special perks!

  • Free daily admission to the WNC Nature Center, plus early entrance at 9:30 am to see how keepers prepare and clean animal habitats before opening the park
  • 10% discount at the Nature Center Gift Shop
  • Discounts on programs, summer camp, and special events
  • Free or half-priced admission to 450 zoos, aquariums, and science centers nationwide
  • Access to the members-only Cubs & Kits Club for households with children ages 3 to 12
  • Annual member button, available for pick up from the Membership Office each year (one per household)