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 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 […]
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 […]
2PM on Wednesday, October 15th | Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Get ready for round two! Our AWCC brown bears are stepping up to the challenge once again — this time to test a brand-new bear-resistant dumpster designed by students from Kodiak, Alaska. In partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, this exciting event […]
Come celebrate Halloween with AWCC. Costumes encouraged!* Join us for hayrides, festive crafts, an animal bones exhibit, a scavenger hunt, plus a porcupine presentation at 1:30 PM. Family-friendly costumes encouraged. […]
Join AWCC staff to celebrate this amazing species and learn about wolf adaptations and the role that wolves play in their native ecosystems. This fun filled day will include wolf themed crafts and activities, a Naturalist wolf talk, and special wolf enrichment. Wolf Activities & Crafts 11AM - 2PM Location: Bison Hall Explore real and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is excited to sponsor the Portage Circle of the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count! The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900, making it one […]
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 […]
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 […]