


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...
AWCC Photo Competition Voting: Tongue Out Pictures!
The time has come to cast your votes for the first ever photo competition at The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! We had 22 awesome submissions for the theme, “Tongue out Photos of Pets,” and we are excited to hear what you all think! How to vote: View...
A Sleuth of Bears, a Prickle of Porcupines, and More!
At the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), our mission is to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. Today, we’re focusing on our second pillar—education—to share the often humorous names for groups of...
Our Educational Impact: 2024 vs. 2023
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center has had an incredible year of growth in 2024, furthering its mission to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through education, research, conservation, and high-quality animal care. As we reflect on this year, we’re excited to share some...Sounds of the Sanctuary!
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is full of unique sounds. From the bulge of an elk to the yip of a coyote to the unidentified sound of a raven, you never know what to expect. We have started compiling some of these sounds in a series called ‘Sounds of the...
Reading to the Porcupines
The Education Department Reads Children’s Books to Porcupines! Yes, you read that right! You might be wondering why we do this, and the answer is simple: for the soothing effects and the beautiful, calming pictures, of course! Our education team is gradually...
Kodiak Students Test Bear-Resistant Dumpster at AWCC!
Kodiak High School students have recently developed a bear-resistant dumpster to address the increasing problem of human-bear interactions due to improper trash management. This initiative, inspired by the rising frequency of such encounters on Kodiak Island, aims to...