Families can visit WNC Nature Center for the first time since Helene

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By Erika Jackson

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Families can visit the WNC Nature Center for the first time since Helene.

The center reopened Monday in Asheville.

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The group’s director, Chris Gentile, said crews from zoos across the country helped them rebuild.

However, damage outside of the gates caused a delay in reopening, he said.

Area near WNC Nature Center in Asheville after Helene

“Our bridge which normally feeds people into this area – not only this nature center – but the Gashes Creek community, was washed out with the floods from Tropical Storm Helene,” Gentile said. “So, our city crews worked out a different way for people to access the site.”

There are new areas for families to enjoy, including exhibits and habitats for farm animals.

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