Western North Carolina Nature Center

Western North Carolina Nature Center

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Western North Carolina Nature Center
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    Carl H.
    "Be sure to see the Cougars --- big Big Cats!"(3 Tips)
    Cameron B.
    "The otters exhibit was awesome."(3 Tips)
    Jarrett H.
    "I love the wolves and cougars!"(2 Tips)
    Mandarin D.
    "native animals and plants."(2 Tips)
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  • Brandy B.heart icon on user image
    Brandy BradleyAugust 22, 2017
    The WNC Nature Center is a well-established zoo featuring wildlife native to the local area. The nature center is AZA accredited. Prominent exhibits include river otters, cougars, & red & gray wolves.
  • Mitchell C.heart icon on user image
    Mitchell CurrinAugust 9, 2014
    Beautiful facility which feels very natural for the animals in their habitats. A can't miss for your visit to Asheville.
  • Cecilia S.heart icon on user image
    Cecilia ShawJuly 7, 2015
    It is a great educational experience! As you walk through each exhibit, you can lean a good bit of information about each animal in North Carolina
  • Cameron B.
    Cameron BradshawMarch 17, 2013
    The otters exhibit was awesome. The otters really put on a show for everyone.
  • Oscar A.
    Oscar AriasDecember 30, 2012
    An excelent activity for families with kids. Make sure to check out the activity back pack.
  • Mandarin D.
    Mandarin DrummondMarch 28, 2010
    For people with kids in east Asheville - an annual membership is affordable a and great value. This place is basically like a zoo specializing in NC native animals and plants. Read more
  • Scott A.
    Scott AlexanderJuly 5, 2013
    This venue is free to military members and family. It was a nice place to visit.
  • Kara M.heart icon on user image
    Kara MundyJuly 20, 2016
    Go in the morning. Animals are napping in the afternoon.
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    JCoolJune 24, 2018
    Small but it has great exhibits
  • Laura M.heart icon on user image
    Laura MichaelNovember 9, 2015
    The staff and its well organized
  • Jason S.
    Jason SiskJuly 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    You can pick up plans for bird houses at the front desk
  • Katya K.
    Katya Killer of LightMarch 19, 2011
    Come one, come all, taunt the peacock, encourage your kids to taunt the peacock, apparently it's ok by the staff....
  • Carl H.
    Carl HughesApril 13, 2012
    Great Place to see Local Wildlife.
  • Carl H.
    Carl HughesApril 13, 2012
    Be sure to see the Cougars --- big Big Cats!
  • Jarrett H.
    Jarrett HodgeNovember 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I love the wolves and cougars!
  • Chris M.
    Chris MullinsApril 30, 2010
    See Nibbles the groundhog
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Western North Carolina Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
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