BUY TICKETS/BOOK VISIT DONATE CONTACT 0 ITEMS VISIT GROUPS SUPPORT ABOUT CONNECT VISIT > THINGS TO DO > WILDLIFE HABITATS Wildlife Habitats Visit to our environmental habitats to see cougars (which no longer live in the wild on Grandfather Mountain), black bears, bald eagles, river otters and elk. Observing these animals up close in their native settings, it’s easy to imagine what it would be like to come face-to-face in the wild. They are located adjacent to The Nature Museum. Environmental habitats are large enclosures that allow visitors to see animals in natural settings. Viewing areas give you an up-close perspective of the animals as they live in the wild. Separated from the animals by moats or elevated above the habitats on large retaining walls, these viewing areas allow you to stand only a few feet away from animals you probably wouldn’t see in your everyday life. A special aquarium-like viewing area allows you to enjoy watching the playful otters above or below the water. Bears Otters Cougars Elk Eagles Adopt an Animal 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. Go here for Grandfather Mountain State Park information. Member of Southern Highlands Attractions Privacy & Security Terms of Use Directions Join the Team Contact © 2021 Grandfather Mountain Powered by : Big Boom Design