Welcome to the WNC Nature Center - WNC Nature Center
WEBTickets & Hours. We are open 361 days a year (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day). Admissions from 10am-3:30pm with the park closing at 4:30 pm. Reservations are not required, and …
Visit - WNC Nature Center
WEBBuy Tickets Online. As a member of the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, you get free admission to the Nature Center for a year, plus free or reduced admission to 450 zoos, aquariums, and science centers! Become a Member. *Asheville City residents receive discounted admission.
Summer Camp - WNC Nature Center
WEBSummer camps at the WNC Nature Center are fun, educational experiences designed to involve campers in the wonders of the natural world! All sessions include animal encounters, outdoor recreation, crafts, and group activities on …
Membership - WNC Nature Center
WEBWith free or reduced admission to more than 450 zoos, aquariums, and science centers, membership with the Nature Center is one of the best deals in the nation!
Beat the Heat, Nature Center Style! - WNC Nature Center
WEBJul 26, 2022 · When it’s warm out, Asheville residents can stay cool by swimming at a public pool, tubing down the French Broad river, or visiting a local ice cream shop. But how do the animals at the WNC Nature Center beat the heat during the summer months?
Activities - WNC Nature Center
WEBThe WNC Nature Center offers a range of fun opportunities for people of all ages, including daily animal programs, interactive Nature Play areas, and hands-on learning activities.
Programs - WNC Nature Center
WEBThe WNC Nature Center helps protect the wildlife of the Southern Appalachians through collaborative programs to educate the public, conduct research, and support the protection of sensitive wildlife areas. Learn More.
About - WNC Nature Center
WEBThe Western North Carolina Nature Center connects people with the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachian Mountain region by inspiring appreciation, nurturing understanding, and advancing conservation of the region’s rich biodiversity.
Events and Experiences - WNC Nature Center
WEBThe WNC Nature Center offers a variety of programs, events, and experiences all year round! Reserve spaces and learn more about our offerings below.
Volunteer - WNC Nature Center
WEBServing more than 6,000 hours a year, our team of volunteers can be found prepping meals in the animal kitchen, building bookshelves, tabling at events, pouring drinks at fundraisers, assisting the Membership Office, and kidding around with the goats in the barnyard!