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Plan your next visit at wildwnc.org! The WNC Nature Center is Asheville's premier wildlife park!
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This page is managed by the Friends of the WNC Nature Center, a 501c3 whose mission is to support and grow the facilities and programming of the WNC Nature Center through fundraising, events, membership and other outreach initiatives.

11/04/2026

It’s a beautiful day! Come and enjoy the hues of the season at the Nature Center. What’s your favorite fall color?

11/02/2026

If you missed gray wolf Nova’s special pumpkin enrichment, don’t worry! Wolf Howls are coming up! 🐺 Nov 13 is Wolf Howl Tour, and Nov 20 is a very special Cold Mountain Wolf Howl (21+). Tickets are on sale now. Go to https://wildwnc.org/public-events/ for more information.

11/01/2026

Help decide who will win two Nature Center guest passes in our November Photo Contest! The photo with the most "likes" wins! See our previous post with all the entries.

Do your photo skills leave your friends green with envy? Enter next month's contest by emailing your best Nature Center photo to [email protected] and you could win two guest passes to the Nature Center. Photos must be taken on Nature Center grounds, and people pictured must give permission. Submissions may be used for marketing in the future. While you're welcome to submit multiple photos, we can't guarantee that all will be included in the contest.

📷Autumn B.

11/01/2026

Our November Photo Contest is now live! Vote for your favorite by liking it. In a week, the photographer with the most-liked picture will receive two passes to the WNC Nature Center!

You can enter next month's contest by emailing your photos to [email protected]. Photos must be taken on Nature Center grounds, and people pictured must give permission. Submissions may be used for marketing in the future with or without photo credit. ***PLEASE NOTE: We can't guarantee that multiple photo submissions will be entered.***

10/31/2026

And now for our coyotes… who decided to go as bobcats for Halloween. 🎃

10/30/2026

Did you hear that?

10/30/2026

Meatball recently arrived from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and is settling into his new home at Appalachian Station.

At 16 years old and around 1.5 pounds, Meatball is much smaller than our other hellbender, Meatloaf. He’s busy exploring his new habitat, so look for him tucked beneath a rock or log during your next visit!

Our older hellbender, Meatloaf, is still receiving veterinary care off exhibit. Since hellbenders are solitary animals, the two won’t be sharing a habitat.

A special thank-you to Appalachian Wildlife Refuge for lending us their Land Rover for Meatball’s trip to Asheville! Appalachian Wildlife Refuge

10/29/2026

After all that otter energy, it’s time to slow things down. 🎃🐻 Uno is taking a more mellow approach to Halloween treats.

10/26/2026

10/25/2026

🚧 Planning a visit to the WNC Nature Center? Allow extra time for traffic!

While traffic should flow normally most days, construction of a temporary bridge may cause heavier-than-usual traffic at times. Construction is expected to continue through approximately May 2027.

We recommend using the alternate route below to help avoid potential delays and make your trip to the Nature Center a little smoother.

We'll also post a special notice on our website on days when traffic is particularly heavy, so check before you head our way!

📍 Alternate Route to the Nature Center:

Turn onto Azalea Road East from Tunnel Road (Hwy. 70), near Xpertech Car Care.

Follow Azalea Road East for approximately 2 miles.

At the roundabout, take the second exit. Traffic signals are installed on either side of the one-way metal bridge.

After crossing the bridge, turn left onto Gashes Creek Road and follow signs into the Nature Center parking lots.

🚗 Please note: Guests will use this same route when leaving the Nature Center.

Thanks for planning ahead, driving carefully, and bearing with us during construction. We look forward to seeing you at the Nature Center! 🐾

Address

75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC
28805

Telephone

+18282598092

Website

http://www.wildwnc.org/

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