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 zoo... more on Wildwnc.org
• Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide variety of animals on display, ... more on TripAdvisor
• The WNC Nature Center, located in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, is an educational center exhibiting plants and animals native to the Southern Appalachian Region. From wild animals like the Cougars, Bobcats, Red and Grey Wolves, Black Bear, Otters and more to Pygmy Goats, Red Devon Steer, C... more on aza.org
• The Western North Carolina Nature Center is a living museum filled with native plants and animals with everything from a nocturnal hall to an otter ... 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