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Learn more about how to get here, our hours, admission costs and everything else you need to know about the Wildlife Center.

Animal Clinic & Housing Fundraiser

Help us reach our $4 Million goal for a much needed new building.

Visit Us

Learn more about how to get here, our hours, admission costs and everything else you need to know about the Wildlife Center.

Animal Clinic & Housing Fundraiser

Help us reach the $4 Million needed for a much needed new building.

Book a Tour

AWCC offers up-close and personal experiences. Book early and enjoy Moose Encounters, Bear Encounters, and Walk on the Wild Side Tours.

Meet the Locals

Get to know all the animals at the Wildlife Center

Book a Tour

AWCC offers up-close and personal experiences. Book early and enjoy Moose Encounters, Bear Encounters, and Walk on the Wild Side Tours.

Meet the Locals

Get to know all the animals at the Wildlife Center

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care.

AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides them with spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Most of the animals that arrive at the AWCC become permanent residents and will always have a home here.

Read the Latest News from AWCC

National Cat Day!

National Cat Day!

Meet the Cool Cats of AWCC! Happy National Cat Day! On this special day, it is only right to shine the spotlight on our two resident furry felines, Chena and Calvin.  Chena was brought to AWCC after being rescued from North Pole, Alaska. Chena was raised in a small...

Anna’s Hummingbird Banded at AWCC!

Anna’s Hummingbird Banded at AWCC!

On September 30th,Todd Eskelin banded the first Anna's hummingbird at AWCC. On September 30th, AWCC recorded its first Anna’s hummingbird banding with the help of Todd Eskelin from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Todd made a special trip after a naturalist at AWCC...

2024 Art Contest Voting

2024 Art Contest Voting

Cast your vote! We invite you to vote for the artwork you most want to see sold on merchandise in the Be Wild Gift Shop. Through our Art Contest program, we hope to spark interest in learning about the immense biodiversity found in Alaska and inspire creativity...

AWCC has special Holiday Hours! Come celebrate the season with the wildlife. In addition to our normal operations, we will be open on December 26, December 31, and January 2. Walk on the Wild Side Tours are open for booking which include an animal encounter and feeding. Kick-sleds are also available!