AWCC Welcomes Muskox Calf

The AWCC is very proud to announce the arrival of our first rescued animal of the season – Athena the muskox calf! Athena is a three-week-old calf who came to AWCC from outside Deadhorse, Alaska. Athena had been alone for a full week after her mother and sibling...

May is around the corner

May is right around the corner and here at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, we are excited to see blue skies, green grass, and the smiling faces of visitors. May kicks off our daily summer programs that include a variety of our animals and longer hours of...

Meet the Coyotes!

MThe Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is delighted to announce our resident coyotes have moved into their new enclosure and are on display to the public. Meet Togiak, the male coyote who came from a litter that was living in a den in the flight path at the...

Giant Veggies & Animal Enrichment

The Giant Veggies feeding and the first Animal Enrichment Workshop are right around the corner! The giant vegetables from the Alaska State Fair are heading south once again to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! Saturday, September 8th the giant herds at AWCC...

UPDATE: Moose Encounters are Canceled

The moose encounters are officially canceled for the remaining of the season. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Our bull moose have started to lose their velvet and have gone into rut. When an animal goes into rut, their aggression increases. To keep...

Wood Bison Update

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game officially announced an update on the wood bison population in the Innoko River area of Alaska. For more details and information please read the update...

Discover the WILD of Alaska and come meet the locals! Walk on the Wild Side Tours are available year-round and include an animal encounter. Summer Moose Encounters & Bear Encounters are available for online booking. Book early to ensure your spot!