Tammi W.
11/30/2025
Stopped here as an afterthought because when I planned the trip I didn't know this was a small zoo. I'm so glad that we stopped. Small zoos are sometimes the best. This zoo has a lot of fenced...
WNC Nature Center
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75 Gashes Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
The WNC Nature Center, located in Asheville, NC, is a vital conservation hub dedicated to showcasing the native wildlife of the Southern Appalachians. Established as a nonprofit in 1975, the center features 42 acres of award-winning habitats where visitors can engage with a variety of animals, including black bears, red wolves, and red pandas.
With a strong emphasis on education and community involvement, the Nature Center offers numerous programs for schools, families, and volunteers. It strives to foster a deeper understanding of and appreciation for local ecosystems while promoting conservation efforts in the region.
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Rebecca M.
4/15/2025
The WNC Nature Center has reopened. Their website has alternative directions to get there as Gashes Creek Bridge was lost with the hurricane. Once there, work is still being done. But the fences...
Brooke N.
11/25/2025
We came on a chilly rainy day so most of the animals were in their little houses but we still had a great time and spent over two hours walking around enjoying everything. Be sure to show your...
Maddie R.
5/22/2025
An absolute must in Asheville! Especially the Bears & Brews nights! Beautiful walking trail with nothing too difficult to trek around! Plenty of shade which is much needed as we get into the...
Gabby M.
3/22/2025
oh my gosh! this place was so fun for our 3 & 1.5 year old. they had a bunch of animals and it was clean and well taken care of of. they are doing to work to clean up since helene but everything...
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