Our Educational Impact: 2024 vs. 2023

Our Educational Impact: 2024 vs. 2023

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center has had an incredible year of growth in 2024, furthering its mission to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through education, research, conservation, and high-quality animal care. As we reflect on this year, we’re excited to share some...
Cook Inlet Beluga Whales

Cook Inlet Beluga Whales

The Cook Inlet Beluga Whale is an endangered population. They are geographically isolated in the Cook Inlet and genetically distinct from other beluga populations. The Cook Inlet Beluga Whale population began rapidly declining in the 1980s and was listed as endangered...
Belugas Count! 2024 Event

Belugas Count! 2024 Event

2024 Belugas Count! NOAA Fisheries and partners invite the public to the 6th 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...
Giving Highlights

Giving Highlights

We hope you enjoy this video highlighting how your Giving Tuesday gift to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center will provide over 100 resident animals across 16 different species with a healthy and balanced diet, quality animal care, engaging enrichment, and more....

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 (feed a moose!) & Summer Bear Encounters (feed a brown bear!) are available. Book early to ensure your spot!