WELCOME OSCAR THE OTTER! Oscar was acquired from a wildlife facility in Minnesota. He was captive born and hand raised. He arrived here in August of 2008 and is now 6 months of age. We hope that he will provide needed companionship to our female otter, Olive. For more information on otters, 
2008-2009 Academic Guide now available. Welcome to the WNC Nature Center
Mission statement:
The WNC Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals native to the Appalachian region. Our purpose is to increase public awareness and understanding of all aspects of the natural environment of Western North Carolina through hands-on and sensory experiences.
WNC Nature Center strives hard to meet the needs of our adopted 'critters' and our community. Each year we welcome 100,000 visitors through our doors - of which 30,000 are school children attending the Nature Center in conjunction with their classroom curriculum.
Awesome! Come here a lot!
D.D. Asheville, NC
The Nature Center offers many exciting and worthwhile programs. During the summer we open our gates to children taking part in the summer camp series which includes the Native American Camp, Reptiles and Amphibians, Arts and Crafts, Pioneer Living, and Beetles and Butterflies.
Also, educational programs such as Frogs and Tadpoles, Nature at Night, the World Underground, Dairy Delight, Wildlife Tour, Snakes and Turtles, Amateur Naturalist, and Trees in Winter, offer a multitude of learning opportunities about the rich heritage of the Southern Appalachian Region.
One of the better nature centers we have visited.
T&J Murray, KY
Additionally, the WNC Nature Center is one of only 28 facilities in the country participating in the Red Wolf re-introduction program.
