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2023 Summer Hummingbird Days

2023 Summer Hummingbird Days

As summer approaches, nature enthusiasts and bird lovers eagerly anticipate the vibrant display of one of nature's most fascinating creatures – the rufous hummingbird. Join us as we delve into a world of delicate wings and iridescent feathers during our Summer...

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North American Caribou Workshop & Arctic Ungulate Conference

North American Caribou Workshop & Arctic Ungulate Conference

Members of our team recently attended the 2023 North American Caribou & Arctic Ungulate Conference, where they had the privilege of listening to speakers teach them about how arctic wildlife adapts to current environmental changes. This provided our team with...

AWCC Chapman School Outreach Program

AWCC Chapman School Outreach Program

The AWCC Education Team recently had the opportunity to teach academic programs at Chapman School in Anchor Point. They prepared four Awesome Adaptations programs for Chapman School's third through eighth graders. These programs offered students hands-on experiences...

Aurora Borealis Dancing Over AWCC

Aurora Borealis Dancing Over AWCC

At 1AM this morning, AWCC's Executive Director, Sarah Howard, captured the northern lights dancing above the sanctuary. The Northern Lights Centre describes these awe-inspiring waves of light as collisions between...

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...

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...

Discover the WILD of Alaska and come meet the locals! Walk on the Wild Side Tours are available year-round. Summer Moose Encounters & Bear Encounters began June 1st. Book early as tours sell-out quickly.