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Welcome Back Winter
Winters at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center are filled with unique wonders, mostly snow and frosty temps, but there are other things that are generally seen as more desirable too! As we drift through the fall season and into...
Feed a Moose and Snap a Picture
Moose Encounters allow visitors to get up close and personal with our resident moose. Visitors are able to feed the moose browse right out of their hand while our staff shares information about their diet, behavior, and wild counterparts. We hope you enjoy this photo...
Cook Inlet Beluga Whales
The Cook Inlet Beluga Whale is an endangered population. They are geographically isolated in the Cook Inlet and genetically distinct from other beluga populations. The Cook Inlet Beluga Whale population began rapidly declining in the 1980s and was listed as endangered...
Arnold the Moose Aqua Tribute T-Shirt Fundraiser for AWCC
Our incredible partner, FLOAT (For Love of All Things), has created a beautiful design in honor of the memory of our dear moose, Arnold. FLOAT will donate $8 for every item of Arnold clothing purchased to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to aid in our mission...
Porcupines & Fireweed
AWCC's resident North American Porcupines, Twix, Baby Ruth, and Heath, enjoying a delicious fireweed snack. Porcupines are herbivores, and feed on the newly emerging leaves of aspen, birch, willow, and cottonwood in the spring. Fireweed, willow, roots, berries, and...
Brown Bear Encounter – June 2024 Highlights
The Brown Bear Encounter at AWCC is a very memorable and unique experience. Guests get up-close and personal with AWCC’s resident brown bears! You will participate in their daily training and feeding all while learning about bear behavior and diet. [gallery...
Father’s Day Feature – Meet Matt Hertel of AWCC
Matt is the Maintenance & Projects Manager here at the sanctuary. He shares his story moving from Minnesota to Portage, AK, with Muskox Flannels for an inside look into his work at the AWCC, raising a daughter in Alaska and their quest to stay connected to nature,...
Hummingbird Fun at AWCC
Migratory birds have returned to the sanctuary! Make sure to bring your binoculars the next time you visit us! This time of year is always exciting for us here in Portage; it feels like getting to say hello to friends we haven’t seen in a while. These birds make...
Hold My Bear Launch Party
Have you heard the buzz a’brewing about ‘Hold My Bear’? May 19th 2pm-4pm marks the release of our special collaboration with Girdwood Brewing Company (GBC)! GBC has partnered with us to create a refreshing Helles Lager just in time for warmer weather. Audiences on...
AWCC Live
Have you heard about our Livestreams? Keep an eye on our Facebook page as Naturalist/Education Specialist, Natalie, invites you to catch an in-depth glimpse of the inner workings here at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center via live video. This format provides fans...
Announcing Kobuk the Black Bear Encounter
We know you love the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center’s resident celebrity, Mr. Kobuk…well, now’s your chance to participate in his care! The AWCC invites you to have a hand in our mission of providing quality animal care to our residents by assisting staff in...