Visit Us
Learn more about how to get here, our hours, admission costs and everything else you need to know about the Wildlife Center.
Animal Clinic Fundraiser
Help us reach our $5 Million goal for a much needed new building.
Visit Us
Learn more about how to get here, our hours, admission costs and everything else you need to know about the Wildlife Center.
Animal Clinic Fundraiser
Help us reach our $5 Million goal for a much needed new building.
Book a Tour
AWCC offers up-close and personal experiences. Book early and enjoy Moose Encounters, Bear Encounters, and Walk on the Wild Side Tours.
Meet the Locals
Get to know all the animals at the Wildlife Center
Book a Tour
AWCC offers up-close and personal experiences. Book early and enjoy Moose Encounters, Bear Encounters, and Walk on the Wild Side Tours.
Meet the Locals
Get to know all the animals at the Wildlife Center
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care.
AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides them with spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Most of the animals that arrive at the AWCC become permanent residents and will always have a home here.
Read the Latest News from AWCC
The Grand Opening of the Matson Ocean Education Center
We are excited to celebrate the opening of a new facility at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: The Matson Ocean Education Center! On Saturday, May 16th, AWCC staff gathered with supporters and contributors to celebrate years worth of planning and labor that...
AWCC Chosen as a 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner — an honor that reflects the incredible support of our visitors, members, donors, and wildlife community from around the world. Each...
Tiny bird. Epic journey.
Each summer, Rufous hummingbirds arrive in Alaska after traveling thousands of miles, one of the longest migrations of any bird their size. These tiny birds weigh less than a nickel, yet they complete an extraordinary journey between Alaska and Mexico each year. But...
