FREE Admission for Moms on Mother’s Day!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 together members of the public to focus on the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale, fostering local pride, awareness, and stewardship. The NOAA Fisheries-led event is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Cost: All event activities are FREE with admission. Event time: 11AM - 3PM Halloween Activities & Crafts 11AM - 3PM Location: Bison Hall Explore real […]