Western North Carolina Nature Center - Asheville Zoos and Aquarium

Descriptions from Across the Web

• 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 old zoo was forced to sell or give most of the animals to other zoos. Henrietta, the elephant, was cared for at the Center until the end of her life, and buried on the Center grounds. In May 1973 groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the new Children's Zoo and Nature Center. ... more on Western North Carolina Nature Center
• Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide ... more on tripadvisor.com
• The WNC Nature Center, located in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, is an educational center exhibiting ... more on Association of Zoos and Aquariums
• The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a living museum filled with native ... more on weather.com

Directions

DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 40, take exit 53B From Interstate 240, take exit 8 Watch for the WNC Nature Center signs.

Hours

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Seven Days A Week, Admission till 4:30 CLOSED: Thanksgiving & day after, December 24, 25, 26, New Year's Day, Martin L. King Day.

Miscellaneous

• Admission: ADMISSION Adults - Asheville City Residents - $5, Other - $7 Seniors - Asheville City Residents - $4, Other - $6 (65&over) Youth - $3 (3-15) 2 and younger free. (No individual under 16 years of age is allowed on the grounds without an accompanying adult)
• Educational Program: Check the web site for educational programs.
• Events: See the web site for upcoming events.
• Exhibits: See the web site for a complete list of animals.

Other Web Resources

• wildwnc.org
• http://www.visitnc.com
• http://www.exploreasheville.com