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Learn more about how to get here, our hours, admission costs and everything else you need to know about the Wildlife Center.
Animal Clinic & Housing 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 & Housing Fundraiser
Help us reach the $5 Million needed 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 Art of Antler Shedding: A Look into the Process Behind AWCC’s Paint an Antler Event
Paint an Antler is an annual event at AWCC where guests spend a fun afternoon at Bison Hall painting one of our very own antler sheds. These antlers come from a variety of animals, from deer and elk to caribou, all of which shed their racks during either the spring or...
Doug Lindstrand Releases New Book, “Drawing Alaska’s Wildlife”
Doug Lindstrand, a lifelong artist and acclaimed photographer, has just released an exciting new book designed to inspire and guide aspiring artists and outdoor enthusiasts alike in capturing the beauty and spirit of Alaska’s wildlife. For over two decades, Doug has...
Monitoring Cook Inlet Belugas: Insights from the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program
The Cook Inlet beluga whale population has faced a rapid decline since the 1980’s. In response, the Cook Inlet belugas were placed on the Endangered Species List in 2008. Despite their status on the endangered species list and their protection from the Marine Mammal...