Summer Hummingbird Days 2026 Recap
On June 13th, we celebrated our annual Summer Hummingbird Days at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! This year, we banded ten new hummingbirds and caught four birds that had already had been banded. Along with our usual banding, we also became apart of a...
The Newly Renovated Be Wild Gift Shop!
The Be Wild Gift Shop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center has recently undergone an extreme makeover! Check out this video to see new merchandise, old favorites, and everything in between. Video produced by Myah Griffin. We are also in the midst of updating our...
Palmer Fire Department Donates Fire Hoses to AWCC!
Thank you, Palmer FD, for your generous donation! Fire hoses are an awesome resource to have at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. From animal enrichment to securing hay feeders, fire hoses prove to be very useful for us! We are always blown away by the support...
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...
Portage Christmas Bird Count Recap!
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center was excited to sponsor the Portage Circle of the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count on December 22nd, 2025! What is the Christmas Bird Count? The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900, making it one of the...
Alaska’s Most Persistent Summer Residents: A Love Letter to Mosquitoes
When people imagine Alaska, they picture glaciers, grizzly bears, and mountains glowing under the midnight sun. They do not picture being emotionally defeated by an insect the size of a small sunflower seed. And yet, here we are. Welcome to the wonderful world of...