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    UNC Asheville Pre-College Program: Wildlife Wonders: Appalachian Zoology

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    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Destination: United States
    • Provided By: College
    • Session Start: June
    • Session Length: One Week
    • Entering Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: Enrichment
    • Sub-Categories: Arts, Art History
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
    • Minimum Cost: $1,500 - $2,999
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Location:Asheville
    • Last Updated:December 2025
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    Overview

    Aspiring biologists and budding naturalists will explore the rich biodiversity of the southern Appalachian Mountains through a mix of hands-on lab experiments, engaging workshops, and immersive field trips. This program offers a unique opportunity to study local wildlife up close, including the potential to encounter a black bear or a Western North Carolina wolf, while developing the field and laboratory skills necessary for a future in biology and environmental science.

    • Price includes lodging, meals, all course materials, activities, and excursions
    • A deposit is due upon registration with remaining balance due by May 1.
    • Students reside in campus residence hall and dine in campus dining hall.
    • Enrollment is open until spaces are filled