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.

08/29/2026

Meet W***y! He turned 25 this month, and has lived at the Nature Center since August 2006.

Sicilian donkeys, like W***y, are know for their sweet disposition.

Fun fact: Donkeys were domesticated before horses!

Happy 25th, W***y!

08/27/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to get behind the scenes and help prep meals for our animals! If you’re detail-oriented and enjoy working independently, this could be the volunteer gig for you.

Volunteers in this position commit to a weekly shift for at least one year.

Find more info and an application at www.wildwnc.org/volunteer

Let's give Uno and Ursa a standing ovation at the last Brews & Bears of the season! Join us Friday, September 11, for on...
08/25/2026

Let's give Uno and Ursa a standing ovation at the last Brews & Bears of the season!

Join us Friday, September 11, for one last evening of bears, brews, live music and fun at the Nature Center.

🐾Get your paws on tickets at www.wildwnc.org/brews-and-bears

A special thank you to these partners:
Highland Brewing Company Appalachian Mountain Brewery - Mills River Metro Wines Asheville Devil's Foot Beverage Company

📷Sandra Almonte

08/23/2026

It’s a beautiful morning for a Sunday stroll at the Nature Center. ☀️

08/20/2026

Our newest farm friends, Spoons and Banjo, are adjusting to barn life very well, with help and the occasional nudge from Martin.

Today’s a great day to stop by the Nature Center and say hi to our little lambs!

We are sad to share the passing of our beloved Gray Fox, Remi.At 15 years old, Remi far surpassed the typical Gray Fox l...
08/18/2026

We are sad to share the passing of our beloved Gray Fox, Remi.

At 15 years old, Remi far surpassed the typical Gray Fox lifespan of 6 to 10 years. Born at the Texas Zoo, Remi came to the Nature Center at four years old in 2015.

Gray Foxes are known for their unique climbing abilities, and Remi certainly lived up to that reputation. He could often be found high above the ground napping in his box or soaking up the sun on his shelves.

Our Animal Care staff are proud to have cared for Remi through his geriatric years. He was a special member of our Nature Center family and will be greatly missed.

08/17/2026

Calling all backyard bug enthusiasts and aspiring entomologists! Join us for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on Saturday, August 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Teens ages 13-17 can join a free, one-hour Pollinator Census Training and Counting Session to learn how to identify and count pollinators in the Nature Center’s gardens while collecting data that supports scientific research and conservation.

Sign up on our website www.wildwnc.org/calendar

Where's Meatloaf? Many visitors have been asking about our resident Eastern Hellbender. At over 20 years old, he's devel...
08/15/2026

Where's Meatloaf? Many visitors have been asking about our resident Eastern Hellbender. At over 20 years old, he's developed health concerns that require him to live in an off-exhibit habitat for easier access to treatment. While we hope for a full recovery, we continue to monitor him closely as he receives veterinary care.

08/13/2026

Okay, Nova, here’s the plan. Alyssa made you a special sardine cake for . So if you could just not run off with it immediately, that would be great.

Gray wolves like Nova have an incredible sense of smell. They can detect scents from more than a mile away in the right conditions!Celebrate the day by stopping by the Nature Center and learning more about these fascinating animals.

08/12/2026

These two may steal the spotlight at Brews & Bears this Friday night! Besides our regular black bear programs, there’s a special bobcat enrichment at 7:15 p.m.

Don’t have your tickets yet? No problem. Get them online at https://wildwnc.org/event/brews4/

🎥Alyssa Iampietro

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75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC
28805

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