Summer Hummingbird Days – May 18 Event

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

Join us for Hummingbird Banding demos with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biologist!

Summer Hummingbird Days Trivia & Banding Event

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

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

Summer Hummingbird Days 2024

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

Join us at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for Rufous Hummingbird banding demonstrations and presentations with biologists from US. Fish & Wildlife and AWCC's naturalists. Highlights include: Banding demos, naturalist […]

Free with Admission

Bear and Moose Safety Training

Girdwood Community Room 250 Egloff Drive, Girdwood, AK, United States

Join AWCC and partners at the Girdwood Community Room on June 11th at 6PM for bear and moose safety training. Featuring bear and moose educational activities, partner booths, and a […]

Celebrate Father’s Day at AWCC!

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

We would like to say thank you to all fathers for everything they do with a 20% DISCOUNT on Be Wild Gift Shop purchases! Happy Father's Day to all the […]

Hummingbird Banding Event

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

Join us for Hummingbird Banding demos with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biologist! Todd Eskelin, a Biologist with USFWS, will be banding rufous hummingbirds at AWCC on Thursday, June […]

Wildlife Safety Presentation

Kincaid Chalet 9401 West Raspberry Road, Anchorage, AK, United States

Join Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for a wildlife safety presentation and Bear Spray demonstration at the Kincaid Chalet on July 18th from […]

BIG BEARS BIG VEGGIES 2024

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

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 head south to attract a different crowd. The growers and the Alaska State Fair generously donate the vegetables […]

Belugas Count! 2024 Event

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

2024 Belugas Count! NOAA Fisheries and partners invite the public to the 6th Annual Cook Inlet Belugas Count! event. Belugas Count! is an annual celebration that brings together members of […]

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 from October through April to all active duty and retired military personnel and their dependents. See you then! Upcoming 2024 Dates: October 7, 2024 | […]

National Bison Day 2024

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

Celebrate National Bison Day at AWCC with hayrides, naturalist talk, bison crafts, and activities.  Bring the family for a fun filled day at AWCC celebrating bison. National Bison Day is […]

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!