Summer Hummingbird Days 2025

Summer Hummingbird Days 2025

SAVE THE DATE! The Summer Hummingbird Event will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Annual Summer Hummingbird Days at AWCC is a partnership program with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Highlights include live hummingbird banding demonstrations, natural history...
A Sleuth of Bears, a Prickle of Porcupines, and More!

A Sleuth of Bears, a Prickle of Porcupines, and More!

At the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), our mission is to preserve Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. Today, we’re focusing on our second pillar—education—to share the often humorous names for groups of...
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...
Reading to the Porcupines

Reading to the Porcupines

The Education Department Reads Children’s Books to Porcupines!  Yes, you read that right! You might be wondering why we do this, and the answer is simple: for the soothing effects and the beautiful, calming pictures, of course! Our education team is gradually...

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!