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.
Enjoy a night out with the WNC Nature Center! Start off with a champagne toast, followed by a step-by-step creative painting of one of our river otters!
Sign the whole family up for a step-by-step instruction painting of one of our red pandas at the WNC Nature Center!
The WNC Nature Center invites you to join our efforts in maintaining a Certified Wildlife Garden where native wildlife can thrive!
You’re invited to celebrate Earth Day with the WNC Nature Center!
Run wild with the WNC Nature Center while supporting the animals you love!
Enjoy the WNC Nature Center in the evening with a beer or cider in hand!
We will be teaming up with Wands for Wildlife to create a Red Wolf mural in the park!
Enjoy the WNC Nature Center in the evening with a beer or cider in hand!
WNC Nature Center and some local communities team up to clean up the Swannanoa River in celebration of World Ocean Day!
See the WNC Nature Center like never before - behind the scenes!
A junior zookeeper experience for kids!
See the WNC Nature Center like never before - behind the scenes!
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28805
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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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