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 – 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 red pandas at the WNC Nature Center!

$15.00 – $20.00

Party for the Planet – Earth Day Planting Party

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

The WNC Nature Center invites you to join our efforts in maintaining a Certified Wildlife Garden where native wildlife can thrive!

Party for the Planet – Earth Day

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

You’re invited to celebrate Earth Day with the WNC Nature Center!

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!

Junior Wolf Howl – SOLD OUT

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

Join us for an exciting, family-friendly night of learning about wild canines and howling with the wolves!

$20.00 – $30.00

Blood Drive at the WNC Nature Center

The Blood Connection will set up a mobile unit at the WNC Nature Center parking lot on Sunday, October 29th 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.