Western North Carolina Nature Center

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... more on Western North Carolina Nature Center

5.0	BEST $7 you can spend in Asheville (Jan 3, 2007) They have a well maintained park with 42 acres and a lot of animals. great for... ancic , a user of Tripadvisor, link_url = "#{r.url}#userReviewRatings" Read full review on Tripadvisor

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

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.

Call (828) 298-5600 for accepted forms of payment.

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.