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 heroic recognition and animal fun at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. In partnership with the Anchorage Police Department and Anchorage Cops for Community, humans and […]
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 shows, in 50 states, in 50 days—and this stop will be unbearably amazing. Invite your friends, mark your calendars, and get ready for a magical […]
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 Sunday, May 11th, 2025. Come explore the sanctuary and share this special day with Alaska’s wildlife! Tour the center by riding your bike, walking, or […]
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. […]
A fun filled event with Hummingbird & Pollinator Trivia and banding demonstration at the Alpenglow Coffee House in Girdwood!
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 activities for family, and information about setting up hummingbird feeders and pollinator gardens in Alaska, Facebook live for those who cannot attend in person, door […]
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 […]
Join us at the sanctuary at 12PM on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to watch the Brown Bears chow-down! Every year at the Alaska State Fair one of the main attractions is the giant prized vegetables with record-breaking pumpkins, giant cabbage, and impressive squash. But as HarvestFest ends, what happens to all the vegetables? The veggies […]
Join AWCC and partners for a fun-filled afternoon! Learn about Cook Inlet belugas and hear how local partners are helping to conserve this endangered population. Then, test your whale knowledge with beluga trivia! There will be prizes for the top scoring contestants. Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM Location: Alpenglow Coffeehouse - […]
2025 Belugas Count! Event at AWCC NOAA Fisheries and partners invite the public to the 7th Annual Cook Inlet Belugas Count! event. Belugas Count! is an annual celebration that brings […]
Our annual art contest is in its seventh year and this year’s theme is Portage Valley: Rainforest, Glaciers and AWCC! Accepting Submissions: August 1st – October 1st, 2025 Selected artists will be awarded prizes and have their pieces featured in an art gallery in the Be Wild Gift Shop, which can be visited both in […]
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 […]