First Responder Appreciation Day

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

They answer the call when we need them most—now it's our turn to say thanks! Join us on Saturday, April 12th for AWCC's First Responder Appreciation Day—a wild day of […]

Magician Alex Ramon’s 50-50-50 Tour at AWCC

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

Alex Ramon's 50-50-50 Magic Tour Comes to AWCC! Hold onto your antlers, because world-renowned magician Alex Ramon is bringing his 50-50-50 Tour to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. That’s 50 […]

FREE Admission for Moms on Mother’s Day!

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

We would like to say thank you to all the mothers for everything they do with free admission to all mothers on Mother’s Day! Bring mom for a visit on […]

AWCC Birthday Celebration

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

We're celebrating another wonderful year of wildlife conservation and the birthdays of all the residents who call AWCC home! Join us for wildlife themed crafts and activities. Learn all about North American porcupines during a presentation featuring one of our resident porcupines. We'll wrap the celebration up with a party fit for a black bear. […]

Hummingbird Trivia & Banding Event 2025

Alpenglow Coffeehouse 140 Olympic Mountain Loop, Girdwood, AK, United States

A fun filled event with Hummingbird & Pollinator Trivia and banding demonstration at the Alpenglow Coffee House in Girdwood!  

Summer Hummingbird Days 2025

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

Annual Summer Hummingbird Days at AWCC is a partnership program with USFWS the day will include live hummingbird banding demonstrations, talks about hummingbirds natural history, and pollinators and plants, educational […]

Free with Admission

2nd Annual Hold My Bear Event

Girdwood Brewing Company 2700 Alyeska Hwy, Girdwood, AK, United States

The AWCC is partnering with local favorites, Girdwood Brewing Company and Amanda Rose Warren, on an exciting event! Join us at Girdwood Brewing Company on June 26, 2025 from 3PM - 6PM  for the 2nd Annual release of Hold My Bear, a refreshing Helles Lager just in time for summer fun. This tasty beverage is […]

Ruts for Dinner – Fundraiser for AWCC

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening of wildlife, flavor, and fall mischief at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Ruts for Dinner is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser where gourmet dining meets the drama of mating season—because nothing says romance quite like antlers clashing at sunset. Guests will enjoy: A multi-course dinner inspired by the diets of AWCC’s […]

October Military Monday

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center thanks the members of the United States Armed Forces. To show our appreciation, we are offering *free* admission on the first Monday of each month […]

November Military Monday

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center thanks the members of the United States Armed Forces. To show our appreciation, we are offering *free* admission on the first Monday of each month from October through April to all active duty and retired military personnel and their dependents. See you then! 2025 Dates: January 6, 2025 | February […]

December Military Monday

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Mile 79 Seward Highway, Portage, AK, United States

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center thanks the members of the United States Armed Forces. To show our appreciation, we are offering *free* admission on the first Monday of each month […]

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 (feed a moose!) & Summer Bear Encounters (feed a brown bear!) are available. Book early to ensure your spot!