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What's happening at AWCC
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...
Discovery.com Article Highlight: Learn More About the Alaska Conservation Center
Learn more about the sanctuary in this great article by Lucy Sherriff. External Link: https://www.discovery.com/nature/this-alaska-conservation-center-rescues-orphaned-wildlife
AWCC Featured in Fish Alaska Magazine’s Blog: Exploring Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula by RV… in seven days.
Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula packs more adventure into 222 miles of road than any place on earth. You can see every species of large mammal except polar bear, catch five species of salmon, hike miles of trails, walk on glaciers, kayak among ice flows, and ogle at...
Animal Enrichment at AWCC
Here at AWCC, we love to keep our animals’ bodies active and minds stimulated. That’s why we utilize operant conditioning and five different kinds of animal enrichment to keep them happy: Sensory, environmental, dietary, novelty, and social. Operant conditioning is a...
Summer Hummers hummingbirds Event at AWCC!
Mark your calendar for the Summer Hummers hummingbirds event at AWCC! If you love hummingbirds and enjoy learning about these fascinating little aerial acrobats, then be sure to visit the AWCC on Saturday, May 15th. The Summer Hummers event is an all-day hummingbird...
Alaska Animal Rescue Season 2
Did you know that season 2 of Alaska Animal Rescue is now on Nat Geo Wild? This exciting series follows staff from the Alaska Sealife Center, the Alaska Raptor Center, and of course Howie and the team here at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. New episodes air on...
FREE Admission for Moms on Mother’s Day at AWCC!
We would like to say thank you to all the mothers for everything they do with free admission for moms on Mother's Day! Bring mom for a visit on May 9th, 2021. Come explore the sanctuary and share this special day with Alaska’s wildlife! Tour the center by riding your...
AWCC Announces Trish Baker as Executive Director
All of us here at AWCC are excited to announce that Trish Baker has been promoted to Executive Director! Trish has been serving as the Interim Executive Director since August 1, 2020. “Trish is the right leader for the wildlife center,” said Lana Johnson, AWCC’s Board...
New Dining Options this Spring at AWCC
We're excited to announce that there will be new dining options this spring at AWCC! BruceSkis Turkish Cuisine will be setting up shop as of Wednesday March 10th and serving delicious food to our guests until Friday, April 30th. They'll offer a variety of dishes...
AWCC Moves to 7-Day Operating Schedule
As the days start getting longer and with the busy season just around the corner, the AWCC will be moving to a 7-day operating schedule as of Monday, March 1st. We'll be open from 10:00AM – 6:00PM with guests having one hour to enjoy the center if they arrive at...
Pip & Jo the Rescued Moose Calves Move to their New Home
We're excited to announce that Pip & Jo the rescued moose calves have moved into their new home here at AWCC! Now that they've gotten bigger, this larger enclosure offers them more space to explore and play. Right now they are neighbors with Arnold the moose, but...