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
AWCC Shoutout on TODAY: Top Vacation Destinations for 2026!
TODAY recently released its list of top travel destinations for 2026, and Girdwood, Alaska earned a well-deserved spot among them. The feature highlighted the area’s stunning scenery, outdoor recreation, and unique Alaskan experiences—and made sure to include the...
Why are Wolverines So Hard to Spot in the Wild?
This year, we welcomed one of the newest members of the AWCC family: Jasper the wolverine. Jasper came to AWCC after his original facility closed, and since arriving he’s become more and more confident in his new environment. His hilarious, curious, always-on-the-move...
What to Bring When Visiting AWCC (And What Not To)
So you’ve planned your trip to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and are pumped to see the bears, wolves, foxes, and everything in between! But what should you bring with you during your visit? Good question—this list will help you prepare so you can focus on...
