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 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
Porcu-LIES: Debunking the Myth of the Missile Mammal
Welcome back to Myth Monday! Let’s kick off the week by setting the record straight on a super common (and totally false) animal myth. This Week’s Myth: “Porcupines can shoot their quills.” Every day that we’re open, we offer our Walk on the Wild Side Tour—a 90-minute...
Welcome to Myth Monday! Spoiler Alert: Alaska’s Not Floating Next to Hawaii
Welcome, everyone, to a brand new series: Myth Monday! Every Monday, we’ll be busting some of the most common myths we hear — especially the ones that pop up when talking about Alaska and wildlife. If you’ve ever chatted about moose, maps, or mysterious animal facts,...
Fur, Frost, and Fun: AWCC in the Winter!
No matter when you visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center—winter or summer—you’re in for a treat! From majestic glaciers to incredible wildlife like bears, there’s always something amazing to see. Many people are surprised to learn that AWCC is open year-round....
