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Join our WILD Team

Join our WILD Team

We’re Hiring – Come work at AWCC in beautiful Portage, Alaska! No matter the department, you’ll be joining a dedicated team of hard-working individuals that strive to uphold our mission of preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research and...

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Pick.Click.Give. for AWCC

Pick.Click.Give. for AWCC

A gift from your PFD to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is an investment in conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. With your gift, we provide a home for orphaned and injured wildlife. Go to your Pick.Click.Give. profile and select the...

7 Marathons – 7 Continents

7 Marathons – 7 Continents

The Allgood News: On January 31st, British explorer Louis Alexander ran a marathon in Alaska for the North American leg of his 7 marathons on 7 continents project at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in his bid to run a marathon on all seven continents in...

Congrats!

Congrats!

The AWCC Sales & Marketing Team would like to give a HUGE congratulations to the artists selected by our department: Havelah, Zynna, and Adia Your art inspires, educates, and brings joy to all of us here at AWCC.

December Animal Ambassador

December Animal Ambassador

The Animal Ambassador went out to our awesome members on December 2nd, and now it is available for all to read. We hope you enjoy the latest issue of the Animal Ambassador featuring animal photo slideshows, exciting announcements, fun games, and MORE! Pro Tip: The...

Santa Visits AWCC!

Santa Visits AWCC!

Event Details HERE!  The Annual Holiday Event at AWCC is Saturday, December 10, 2022. This event is fun for families and all ages. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is hosting a fun-filled holiday event! Visitors will meet Santa, Mrs. Claus & the elves,...

You’re Invited – 4th Annual Art Contest Gallery

You’re Invited – 4th Annual Art Contest Gallery

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is so thankful to all of the inspired artists that decided to share their creativity with us. The selection process for AWCC’s Art Contest is now complete and we are eager to celebrate this year’s selected artists at our...

Thank You Girdwood PTA for a Fun Event!

Thank You Girdwood PTA for a Fun Event!

AWCC would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to the Girdwood PTA for hosting the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event! It was a fun-filled evening of tricks, treats, games, music, and good times. [gallery columns="5"...

Julia Barger Art Auction Fundraiser for AWCC

Julia Barger Art Auction Fundraiser for AWCC

Artist Julia Barger is hosting an online art auction featuring the animals of the AWCC, and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! When: October 30 - November 7, 2022 Where: juliabargerart.com Bid Early & Bid Often!...

Due to poor weather and road conditions, AWCC will be closed effective immediately. Updated: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 9:05AM.