Asheville & Western NC · Nature and wildlife
WNC Nature Center
See regional wildlife and explore outdoor habitats.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805
- Hours
- Daily 10am–4:30pm; last entry 3:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Reservations
- Online or onsite tickets; cashless. Admission tickets valid for 90 days; venue does not provide rain checks.
- Who can visit
- Standard adult admission; separate child and resident rates may apply.
What it costs
$16.95 per adult.
Ordinary adult admission shown. See extra costs and eligibility; special programs may differ.
Other costs to plan for
Tax, food and shop purchases extra. Parking free.
Admission checked Oct 24, 2026. Confirm the current total with the venue before paying.
Access & atmosphere
Venue reports accessible front drop-off. Use the current Azalea Road approach and one-way bridge signal; the former bridge was lost in Helene. Trail grades and restroom details unverified.
Outdoor weather, animal sounds and crowds vary; route includes walking.
These details come from published venue information. OLMVO has not independently inspected this place. Unconfirmed details are identified above.
Information source (opens a new tab)Source checked Oct 24, 2026 · next review by Nov 7, 2026. This is a place to explore independently; listing it does not mean it is an OLMVO partner or a bookable OLMVO Experience.