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Western North Carolina Nature Center

75 Gashes Creek Road,Asheville,NC,28805-2529

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+1 828 298 5600, 8282985600, +1

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wildwnc.org

Many long time Asheville residents have memories of the "old zoo", which had been here since the Great Depression. The old zoo housed exotic animals including elephants, lions, and monkeys. But because of financial hardships, the ... more on Wildwnc.org

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I would say it's just okay, it could be great with some better and updated display areas and landscaping. more on Yahoo! Travel

Also in the summer time there is a nice park with a pool and picnic tables within walking distance. more on Yahoo! Travel

The kids will enjoy the many hands on exhibits and in interaction with naturalists. more on Yahoo! Travel

Not fancy.-Landscape is kept natural, and not manicured. more on Yahoo! Travel

The emphasis of the center is to highlight local wildlife, and there are turtles, snakes, otters, bear, wolves, foxes, a panther, a few birds and a section of barnyard animals (donkey, sheep, goats, hens, and turkey). more on Epinions.com

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The Nature Center has been completely revamped and now has many interesting exhibits in animal friendly environments. ... more on TripAdvisor

My 12 year old insisted on this visit...it was a lot of fun, especially the petting part! more on TripAdvisor

Easy to get to when in Ashevegas. a definate sight to see. more on TripAdvisor

There were so many animals to see, some animals to pet, a slide to go on over and over. Good paths for a wheel chair. All of ... more on TripAdvisor

Like the natural trails and natural enclosures for the animals. Our grandkids always want a visit when they're in the area. They especially like the otters. Also they like the snakes in the indoor are ... more on TripAdvisor

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The WNC Center is a nice place to spend a few hours, especially with children. The emphasis of the center is to highlight local wildlife, and there are turtles, snakes, otters, bear, wolves, foxes, a panther, a few birds and a section ... more on Epinions.com