WNC Nature Center

WNC Nature Center Asheville's Wildlife Park
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.

How many nicknames can you think of for a hellbender? Hint: One of these names is what the Asheville Tourists will be ...
06/02/2026

How many nicknames can you think of for a hellbender? Hint: One of these names is what the Asheville Tourists will be called this Friday, June 5, at HomeTrust Park!

Look for us tabling near the entrance! Our educators have lots of fun hellbender facts to share with you!

Snot Otter jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, with proceeds going to the Nature Center!

Photo: Evan Davison

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Look who’s entered the challenge! 👀 Meatloaf the hellbender is looking for a win in our June photo contest. Head over to...
06/01/2026

Look who’s entered the challenge! 👀 Meatloaf the hellbender is looking for a win in our June photo contest. Head over to our page and like your favorite photo. The winner gets 2 free passes to the Nature Center!

The next winning photo could be sitting in your camera roll right now! 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. While you're welcome to submit multiple photos, we can't guarantee that all will be included in the contest.

📷Jodi L.'s entry

Our June Photo Contest is now live! Vote for your favorite by liking it. In a week, the photographer with the most-liked...
06/01/2026

Our June 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.***

05/29/2026

Weekend at the Nature Center in 12 seconds 🐻

We told Uno that you haven't bought your Brews & Bears tickets yet.Don't worry, you can get June 12 tickets online now! ...
05/28/2026

We told Uno that you haven't bought your Brews & Bears tickets yet.

Don't worry, you can get June 12 tickets online now! 🎟www.wildwnc.org/brews-and-bears
📷Keeper Alyssa

05/26/2026

is May 27! Obi-Wan and Anakin show us how to celebrate. 🎉

The WNC Nature Center is open from10:00 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30) this MemorialDay. Come explore the beauty of ...
05/24/2026

The WNC Nature Center is open from
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30) this Memorial
Day. Come explore the beauty of our native wildlife with
family and friends.

Active duty and retired military members receive free
admission always—our way of saying thank you for
your service. ❤🤍💙

05/23/2026

Awww, so cute ❤️

Only a few more days until our June photo contest is live! Enter your best Nature Center picture by emailing your photos...
05/21/2026

Only a few more days until our June photo contest is live! Enter your best Nature Center picture by emailing your photos to [email protected]. You could win 2 guest passes!

Submissions must be taken on Nature Center grounds, and people pictured must give permission. Photos may be used for marketing in the future.

📷Brad H.

It's ! How many species of native bees are estimated to be in North Carolina alone? A) 65B) 98C) 123D) Over 500🐝Don't b...
05/20/2026

It's ! How many species of native bees are estimated to be in North Carolina alone?
A) 65
B) 98
C) 123
D) Over 500

🐝Don't bee shy! Drop your answers in the comments. We'll comment this afternoon with the answer!

📷 Mason bee by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS

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75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC
28805

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