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. It will take time to reopen. We will need your support as we recover and rebuild. www.wildwnc.org/donate.

Despite being closed, you can still book Custom Experiences, including private, guided tours and other small events! www.wildwnc.org/events.
Our Outreach Education team is still providing affordable, offsite programs with ambassador animals! 
www.wildwnc.org/outreach-education

Painting with the Animals

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

Sign the whole family up for a step-by-step instruction painting of one of our box turtles at the WNC Nature Center!

$15.00 – $20.00

Blood Drive at the WNC Nature Center

The Blood Connection will set up a mobile unit at the WNC Nature Center parking lot on Saturday, February 24, from 10am - 3pm. Blood donors will get $40 in e-gift cards, plus a free guest pass to the Nature Center. As a bonus, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center will receive a $10 donation for each person who gives blood.

Wild Walk: A Behind the Scenes Tour

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

See the WNC Nature Center like never before - behind the scenes!

$35 – $40

Painting with Animals – SOLD OUT

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

Sign the whole family up for a step-by-step instruction painting of one of our Nature Center snakes!

Wild Walk: A Behind the Scenes Tour

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

See the WNC Nature Center like never before - behind the scenes!

$35 – $40

Running of the Goats 5k & Nature Walk

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

Run wild with the WNC Nature Center while supporting the animals you love!

Brews & Bears Summer Event Series

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

Enjoy the WNC Nature Center in the evening with a beer, cider, or wine in hand!

Wild Walk: A Behind the Scenes Tour

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

See the WNC Nature Center like never before - behind the scenes!

$35 – $40

Brews & Bears Summer Event Series

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

Enjoy the WNC Nature Center in the evening with a beer, cider, or wine in hand!

Brews & Bears Summer Event Series

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, United States

Enjoy the WNC Nature Center in the evening with a beer, cider, or wine in hand!