KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)—Following devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene, Zoo Knoxville helped the Western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville, North Carolina, by providing critical aid after it suffered significant damage.
A specialized crew of 10 professionals, including zoo staff, welders and arborists, arrived at the Nature Center on Oct. 8 to assist with recovery efforts.
The WNC Nature Center faced extensive damage from the storm, including downed trees, damaged fencing and loss of critical infrastructure…