Experiences & Behind the Scenes Tours

Experiences: Behind-the-Scenes Tours

For an extra special VIP tour that you will long remember, add on one of our experiences that take you behind-the-scenes with our naturalists and wildlife experts. These are purchased in addition to your admission ticket. Advance reservations are recommended since space is limited. The 2025 season for these opportunities is Sat., April 5 – Sun., Nov. 2.

Meet the Bears Tour

Meet-the-Bears Tours

Learn about our resident black bears with a personal introduction. Weekends, April-October. Read more.

Behind the Scenes Grandfather Mountain

Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Meet our animals up-close! Weekends, April-October. Read more.

Paint with the Otters

Paint With an Otter

Create art with an otter and take your painting home with you. Weekends, April-October. Read more.

Guided Hike Grandfather

Guided Hikes

Take a hike with an interpretive ranger, weekdays April-October. Read more.

Keeper for a Day

Keeper for a Day

Spend your morning shadowing keepers and observing animal behavior. April-October. Read more.

See and learn with these additional tours and talks: Events Calendar | Daily Programs

Grandfather Mountain | Home to the Swinging Bridge, Animal Habitats and Nature Museum

GPS: 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28646
Mailing: PO Box 129, Linville, NC 28646
1-800-468-7325

Owned & operated by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation.
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