Leroy the bald eagle arrived at Grandfather Mountain in July of 2025. He has permanent changes to Leroy’s left carpus, which does not allow the normal range of motion required for sustained flight.

LINVILLE – Grandfather Mountain, the private attraction run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced that it would reopen to guests at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Going forward ...

A western North Carolina nonprofit nature park is mourning the loss of one of its cherished river otters, who passed away at ...

A beloved river otter in Western North Carolina died this month following post-procedure complications, according to ...

LINVILLE, N.C. — Wildlife enthusiasts and families will have the chance to party with bears, otters, cougars and more when Grandfather Mountain hosts its beloved annual Animal Birthday Party on ...

Wilma the bald eagle, a 25-year resident of the animal habitat at Grandfather Mountain, was put to sleep over the weekend, a spokeswoman said. Wilma the bald eagle, a 25-year resident of the animal ...

Grandfather Mountain is temporarily closed, but the staff and animals are accounted for and doing well, according to the popular destination for tourists and locals. On Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 ...

LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is welcoming a new member to its eagle habitat: Leroy, a bald eagle who is ...