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.

Sweethearts 11″ Lying Plush

$22.00

Stretched out lying down in the afternoon sun is one of the most common ways to find the Red Pandas and Gray Wolves at the WNC Nature Center. Capture that spirit with your very own 11″ soft pal.