I have followed these animals since 2004. The conditions are horrific, especially for the animals that are not exposed to the "public view, directly on the public walk ways". On the street in the rear of the facility, they have even placed blue tarps to hide the fox, (mind you, not the FOX-ES), racoons, and other "non important, non ...

Not fancy. - Landscape is kept natural, and not "manicured".

It's in the nature of a small zoo in a natural environment, but just for native specimens - plus barnyard animals for the kiddies.

The cages for the specimen birds bothered me. Large birds (eagles, etc) shouldn't be kept in cages for display, in my opinion. They ...

Very small and in poor condition. I only paid $7.00 for admission and still felt like I was ripped off. This place either needs ALOT more funding, or someone needs to investigate the allocation of funds they are currently receiving. Either way not nearly enough money is going towards the upkeep of these poor animals. The cages are horribly small and the animals look pathetically miserable. Dont waste your time or money.

It does not have the feel of a zoo and this is okay. When I was there last with my family of 4, including my 3 and 5 year old children, the facility needed alot of attention. It almost seemed as if they do not have enough money for upkeep. We went in early winter so this could have been part of the problem. The "pens" seemed small for ...

Great facility. I went there as a child and always loved it. Now monkeys are gone bu replaced with animals native to Western North Carolina. Truly, a wonderful place to learn and experience animals close up. The kids will enjoy the many hands on exhibits and in interaction with naturalists.

If you are from a big city and expect this to be a zoo, you might not appreciate this facility. We've lived all over the world and seen plenty of big time zoos and we think this place is quaint and absolutely perfect to bring our toddler grandchildren to on their visits to Asheville. Its not a zoo, so if that's what you're expecting, ...

Animals are in sad conditions and older cages. Exhibits are too small, even the nicer exhibits for the cougar/bobcat does not give them the ability to run like other facilities. Met director and he is a business man with little knowledge of animals. Lots of volunteers but they didn't have a lot of knowledge. Disappointed.

I used to visit the old zoo over fourty years ago when I was a child. It's become so much nicer for the animals and was a lovely experience although nothing will ever quiet replace feeding the elephant penuts as a little girl.

Nice and enjoyable way to spend a day away from the house. Most of the animals are visible and active except for the bear. He was sunning himself and didn't move. There are eagle, otters, raccoons, snakes,wolves, and a other assorted animals. Parking and walking are the only minor problems. Also in the summer time there is a nice park with a pool and picnic tables within walking distance. Excellent day trip.