Recently, Grandfather Mountain wrapped up construction on the Ginny Burton Education and Animal Care Facility, part of the nature park’s growing Conservation Campus. While the new space is not open to general guests, it will be a stop on Behind-the-Scenes Tours (one of the mountain’s special add-on experiences) offered by habitat staff. Behind-the-Scenes Tours are offered on weekends, April – October, and must be booked in advance.
The new facility includes a commercial-grade kitchen with the capacity to prepare healthy meals for Grandfather’s resident creatures, as well as a dedicated area for preparing fun, interactive enrichments that ensure the best possible life for them. There is also a room for the mountain’s ambassador animals and space for minor veterinary care, laundry services, and extra storage.
A dedication ceremony for the new office building took place in July.
