Sounds of the Sanctuary!

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is full of unique sounds. From the bulge of an elk to the yip of a coyote to the unidentified sound of a raven, you never know what to expect. We have started compiling some of these sounds in a series called ‘Sounds of the...
Kodiak Students Test Bear-Resistant Dumpster at AWCC!

Kodiak Students Test Bear-Resistant Dumpster at AWCC!

Kodiak High School students have recently developed a bear-resistant dumpster to address the increasing problem of human-bear interactions due to improper trash management. This initiative, inspired by the rising frequency of such encounters on Kodiak Island, aims to...

Knitty Natty Visits The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

“Knitty Natty,” renowned for her creative content, embarked on a week-long adventure of Alaska, immersing herself in as much as possible of what the state has to offer. Her YouTube vlog, “Alaska Vlog: 3 yarn stores, 2 National Parks, and all the...
Winners of the 2024 Annual AWCC Art Contest!

Winners of the 2024 Annual AWCC Art Contest!

We are thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2024 Annual AWCC Art Contest! This year, we received 116 submissions from talented artists across Alaska—and even from out of state. The theme, Animals of Alaska: Sky, Sea, and Land, inspired some amazing work. After...

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!