HAVING A BIRTHDAY? 

Celebrate at the WNC Nature Center!

Where else can you share your birthday with wolves, cougars, otters, and many other native animals?

Your reservation fees include:

• 2 hour room rental
• Birthday party fee includes admissions to the center for 25 guests, either child (3 years of age and older) or adult (16 years of age and older). Your immediate family members (spouse and your children under the same household) are free and not counted in your 25 guest admissions. Children 2 years of age and younger are also admitted free and not counted as part of your 25 guests.
• Tables and chairs set up
• Full use of our kitchen facilities (refrigerator, stove, private bathroom)
• A self-guided tour of the Center during and/or after your party (please no arrivals before the reservation time)

Cost is $200 for members of the Friends of the WNC Nature Center & $225 for non-members.

•  For an additional $60, you can request a 30-minute educational animal presentation during your party subject to educator availability.

To reserve the room:

• Call (828) 259-8082
• Full-payment is required at the time of the reservation (we cannot “hold” your spot)
• Reservations may be made over the phone or in person at the center (7 days/week from 10am – 5pm)
• Please document who you made the reservation with over the phone
• You will receive confirmation of your reservation (sent the day you made it) along with directions to the center for your guests
• You may arrive 30 minutes prior to your designated reservation time to set the room up
• You are responsible for cleaning the room (tables, chairs, trash) after the party
• Please, do not tape anything to the walls – the paint peels easily with certain tapes

Refund Policy:

• A full refund will be issued if cancellation is made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event
• No refunds will be given for cancellations less than two weeks out (snow/ice permitting)
• Cancellations: Call 828-259-8082.  Please speak directly to a Nature Center staff person to cancel an event.  We cannot guarantee your cancellation if you leave a voice mail.