Join us at AWCC to celebrate National Bison Day and the reintroduction of wood bison to Alaska. From 11:30AM - 1:30PM learn from Naturalists in Bison Hall through hands-on biofact exploration, wood bison reintroduction videos, and a wood bison themed crafts. The Be Wild Gift Shop will be offering 10% off bison merchandise all day! […]
Cook Inlet Beluga Whales (CIBW) are an important part of our regional ecosystem, and they are critically endangered. The AWCC works in collaboration with the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Partnership to contribute to beluga monitoring efforts in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. Participate in this community science project by looking for beluga whales while visiting the Alaska Wildlife […]
Cook Inlet Beluga Whales (CIBW) are an important part of our regional ecosystem, and they are critically endangered. The AWCC works in collaboration with the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Partnership to contribute to beluga monitoring efforts in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. Participate in this community science project by looking for beluga whales while visiting the Alaska Wildlife […]
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. Summer Hummingbird Days Program Schedule 9:00am – 2:00pm Banding demos, activities, and talks will all be happening in and around Bison Hall 9:00-10:00am Hummingbird Banding Demos as birds visit the […]
AWCC is excited about our 5th Annual Art Contest! The 2023 theme is targeted to celebrate the Turnagain Arm. The Turnagain Arm is a waterway that connects to the Gulf of Alaska and is home to coastal temperate rainforest, large tide variations, valleys carved by glaciers, and stunning views of both the Chugach and Kenai […]
The Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program (www.akbmp.org) will host a virtual volunteer orientation on August 15th from 6PM to 7:30PM. This training will be recorded and posted on our website for viewing at any time during the season. All who can't make the live event can watch it at their convenience. This orientation is for those […]
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 & Bear Encounters are available for online booking. Book early to ensure your spot!