JBER BOSS Group Volunteers at AWCC!
A huge thank-you to the JBER BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Service Members) group for volunteering their time at AWCC! During their visit, they gave a deep clean to the vehicles we use every day to feed animals, maintain habitats, and respond to needs across...
Belugas Count! 2025 Recap
We held our annual Belugas Count! event on September 13th — and what a gorgeous day it was! Even better, we spotted three belugas just a couple of miles out. Bald eagle family. Guests monitoring from the Point. Staff and guests monitoring for belugas. Each year, this...
AWCC Featured by Twinkl!
Twinkl, a go-to hub for teacher-created educational resources, recently featured us on their blog, highlighting just how awesome a field trip to AWCC can be! They emphasized that a visit not only supports STEM and environmental education but also helps students build...
Big Bears Big Veggies 2025 – Recap
What an incredible day at AWCC! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Big Bears Big Veggies event. Our brown bears enjoyed a feast of oversized cabbages, pumpkins, carrots, and more—generously donated by the Alaska State Fair after their giant vegetable...
Dawn Gerety Paints Beluga Themed Con-ex for AWCC!
Dawn Gerety, a well-known Alaska artist, has been hard at work creating a stunning beluga-themed con-ex, generously donated by Matson. This isn’t her first masterpiece at AWCC—we also have one of her bear statues that welcome guests outside the Bear Bathrooms! ...
AWCC Board Member Wins Award for Public Policy Leadership!
AWCC would like to give a huge shoutout to one of our very own board members, John Binkley! We are so proud to share that John has recently been honored with the Walter J. Hickel Award for Distinguished Public Policy Leadership. This award recognizes individuals who...
The School Year is Here—Plan Your AWCC Adventure Today!
As the school year gets underway, we want to remind you about the awesome education opportunities available here at AWCC. If you’re planning a field trip or looking for an outreach program for your students, we’ve got you covered. From monitoring for Cook...
Conoco Phillips Alaska Donates to Build Covered Pavilion at AWCC!
We’re excited to share that thanks to the incredible generosity of ConocoPhillips Alaska, a brand-new covered visitor pavilion is coming to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! This thoughtful gift will give guests a warm welcome, a sheltered space to relax and...