Daily Programs
Upcoming Events
May 2019
Otter Encounter
An event every day that begins at 11:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the river otter overlook for an Otter Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Bear Encounter
An event every day that begins at 11:30 am, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the bear overlook for a Bear Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Elk Encounter
An event every day that begins at 12:00 pm, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the elk overlook for an Elk Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Cougar Encounter
An event every day that begins at 12:30 pm, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the cougar overlook for a Cougar Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Eagle Encounter
An event every day that begins at 1:00 pm, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the eagle overlook for an Eagle Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Peaks and Profiles
An event every day that begins at 1:00 pm, repeating until September 30, 2019
Join Grandfather Mountain's expert naturalists by the Mile High Swinging Bridge to learn more about the mountain's unique weather, climate, flora and fauna.
Find out more »Otter Overlook
An event every day that begins at 3:00 pm, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the river otter overlook for an Otter Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Otter Encounter
An event every day that begins at 11:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the river otter overlook for an Otter Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Bear Encounter
An event every day that begins at 11:30 am, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the bear overlook for a Bear Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Junior Ranger Program
An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until May 26, 2019
Kids are invited to learn about Grandfather Mountain's animals through hands-on activities at the Nature Museum's Butterfly Garden.
Find out more »Elk Encounter
An event every day that begins at 12:00 pm, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the elk overlook for an Elk Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Cougar Encounter
An event every day that begins at 12:30 pm, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the cougar overlook for a Cougar Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Eagle Encounter
An event every day that begins at 1:00 pm, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the eagle overlook for an Eagle Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »Peaks and Profiles
An event every day that begins at 1:00 pm, repeating until September 30, 2019
Join Grandfather Mountain's expert naturalists by the Mile High Swinging Bridge to learn more about the mountain's unique weather, climate, flora and fauna.
Find out more »Otter Overlook
An event every day that begins at 3:00 pm, repeating until October 31, 2019
Join a Grandfather Mountain habitat keeper at the river otter overlook for an Otter Encounter! Encounters provide an opportunity to see the animals up close and learn about those native to the mountains of North Carolina. Animals will receive an enrichment toy or treat, and staff will be available to answer questions.
Find out more »