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What's happening at AWCC
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...
AWCC Is Proud to Sponsor Alyeska Resort’s Spring Carnival
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is pleased to announce that we are a sponsor for Alyeska Resort's Spring Carnival including the 2024 Alaska Airlines Slush Cup! AWCC will be onsite all weekend long! Our Director of Sales & Marketing, Nicole Geils, will be...
Sarah Howard Honored by the American Red Cross
The executive director of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Sarah Howard (or ‘Howie’ as you may know her) was honored last month by the American Red Cross of Alaska, receiving a Real Heroes Award for Medical Rescue. Howie jumped into action last summer here...
AWCC Easter Egg-stravaganza
The AWCC is delighted to announce our annual Easter Egg-stravaganza! Join us here at the sanctuary March 31st from 11AM-3PM for a day full of fun. Included in the price of admission is a whole list of events. From a live puppet show, to special animal enrichment,...
Beluga Monitoring Spring Orientation
Our partners at the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program (ABMP) have announced their spring orientation for new volunteers! The ABMP is a community science program led by NOAA Fisheries that monitors the health of the Cook Inlet Beluga Whale population through...
We’re Looking for Tree Branches
It’s sure been windy here in Alaska – which leads to a great way to help the AWCC! As you’re cleaning up your yard after these blustery days, consider gathering up any broken branches (especially those with lichen or leaves attached) to donate to our animals. They...
Paint an Antler 2024
Paint an Antler is back and better than ever – express your creativity, support Alaska’s wildlife, and take home a souvenir unlike any other! Every year our hoofstock shed their antlers, we gather them up, and we invite YOU to the AWCC to paint them! What you need to...
‘Hold My Bear’ Declared Winner
The results are in! The people have spoken and with a resounding margin of 204 votes, our collaboration with Girdwood Brewing will be called “Hold My Bear”! Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a vote – we were amazed by the turnout. Overall we had 351 votes on...
5 Reasons to Visit the AWCC This Winter
Photo Credit: Austin Blackwell Winter is a great time to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; that’s right – we’re open all year long! Here are five reasons to make a visit to the sanctuary during this snowy season: 1. Our animals love the snow! Snow is kind...
Adventure for Ava + AWCC
The AWCC is proud to partner with Adventure for Ava in helping Alaskan youth achieve their dreams! Adventure for Ava is a nonprofit program focusing on Alaskan families with special needs/disabilities. They specialize in inclusivity and access to the outdoors by...
AWCC + Girdwood Brewing Collaboration
WE NEED YOUR VOTES! The AWCC is partnering with local favorite, Girdwood Brewing, on an exciting [and delicious] fundraiser. Girdwood Brewing is working on a refreshing helles lager to be released just in time for spring, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated...