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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.

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Enhance Your Visit to the AWCC

Enhance Your Visit to the AWCC

Planning your ultimate Alaskan getaway or staycation? Consider adding one of AWCC's Specialty Tours. All year long we offer our “Walk on the Wild Side" tour. This hour and a half long experience provides guests with an in-depth peek into the lives of the animals that...

Hoot Hoot Hooray – It’s National Bird Day

Hoot Hoot Hooray – It’s National Bird Day

It’s National Bird Day, everyone, and what better way to celebrate than highlighting our two resident raptors: Snappy and Adonis!   Snappy’s Story Snappy is our Great-Horned Owl. He arrived at the AWCC in 1999 from Anchorage, after suffering a gunshot wound,...

December Edition of the Animal Ambassador

December Edition of the Animal Ambassador

We hope you enjoy the latest issue of the Animal Ambassador featuring beluga updates, inclusive adventures at the sanctuary, fall and early winter wildlife photography, donor highlights, and MORE! Pro Tip: The Animal Ambassador is best viewed on a desktop computer....

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!