Outreach from AWCC

The AWCC staff can visit your school or organization! Below are the outreach programs that can travel to you.

Alaska Animals Puppet Show

  • Grades: K – 2nd grades
  • 30 students maximum
  • Description: Learn about Alaska animals with the help of AWCC’s puppets and staff! The puppet show lasts approximately 25 minutes and is followed by hands-on activities with animal skulls, hides, and antlers.
  • 45 minutes total
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Awesome Adaptations

  • Grades: 3rd – 5th grades
  • 30 students maximum
  • Description: Students will learn how Alaska animals have uniquely adapted to live in a harsh environment. Students will have a hands-on experience investigating skulls, fur, teeth, and bones.
  • 1 hour
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Adaptation Stations

Students learn about the AWCC’s wildlife from this interactive, bio-fact based drop-in program. This option is ideal for groups to interact with on a rolling basis during their visit and for larger groups.

Grades: K-12 (booked in hour increments)

Adaptation Station options:

  1. Tracks and Scat: Become familiar with animal tracks and signs. Learn how to recognize what wildlife has passed through your area.
  2. Skull Morphology: Learn to identify different animal skulls based on their features. Test your knowledge with a matching game.

Contact the Education Department at education@alaskawildlife.org or 907-783-0058 x 8 for more information.

Please read our cancellation policy.

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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!