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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 78 attractions in Asheville
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Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide variety of animals on display, from bears and bats... more » Animal center features an educational farm with livestock, small animals and poultry, plus a wide variety of animals on display, from bears and bats to spiders and snakes. « less
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Attraction type: Nature center
Address: 75 Gashes Creek Road Asheville, NC 28805
Tel: 828-298-5600
Fax: 828-298-2644

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“Small but Interesting Zoo”
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4 of 5 stars
NJ-Tennessean
Newton, NJ
Oct 7, 2008

The Western North Carolina Nature Center is located a few miles from the Asheville Mall which was next door to our hotel. I enjoyed the visit and the walk around the park to see the animals. There were not as many animals as I expected, however. It may be that I am used to large zoos, but at any rate... more

“Great way to spend an afternoon!”
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5 of 5 stars
earthfaries
Western North Carolina
Dec 27, 2007

We have annual passes to the Nature Center and enjoy our visits every time we go:) There are many animals native to Western NC and a petting farm. You can see peacocks, bears, wolves, pet turtles, look in microscopes at animal furs and skins and see river otters at play. It is a great value, scenic and a very fun... more

“BEST $7 you can spend in Asheville”
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5 of 5 stars
ancic
Tampa
Jan 3, 2007

They have a well maintained park with 42 acres and a lot of animals. great for all ages! The animals are viewable up close. Best nature center I've ever been to. Excellent staff, very friendly and knowledgeable. WELL WORTH IT more

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75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Tel: 828-298-5600 Fax: 828-298-2644