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

Due to inclement weather, the WNC Nature Center will be closed through Tuesday, February 3.
We will continue to share updates on the website and our social media channels.

Schools & Groups

Field Trip Information: Go Wild at the WNC Nature Center! View over 60 species of native animals, including river otter, black bear, red panda, red and gray wolf, and barn owl! Enjoy the outdoors and get involved in STEAM at our location, or let the Nature Center come to you! Reservation requests must be sent no later than 2 weeks before the earliest requested date. Any request sent in within 2 weeks of the requests may be denied. Groups arriving without a confirmed reservation may not receive the group/school rate.

Opportunities for Groups of 10 or More Students:
– Onsite Guided Programs
– Onsite Self-guided Tours
– Outreach Programs at your location
– Distance Learning Virtual Programs 

Guided programs are available Monday through Friday from September to April. No guided programs are available from May to August. Outreach Programs, Distance Learning Virtual Programs, and Self-guided Visits are available year-round!