May is around the corner

May is right around the corner and here at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, we are excited to see blue skies, green grass, and the smiling faces of visitors. May kicks off our daily summer programs that include a variety of our animals and longer hours of...

Moose Encounters

Starting June 1, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center will be offering our popular moose encounter program. This program allows visitors to get up-close and personal with our bull moose! Visitors are able to feed the moose browse right out of their hand while being...

UPDATE: Moose Encounters are Canceled

The moose encounters are officially canceled for the remaining of the season. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Our bull moose have started to lose their velvet and have gone into rut. When an animal goes into rut, their aggression increases. To keep...

Wood Bison Update

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game officially announced an update on the wood bison population in the Innoko River area of Alaska. For more details and information please read the update...

Meet Arnold

Meet the newest member of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center family, Arnold. Arnold is a male moose calf, he was found orphaned in Anchorage, Alaska when his mother was hit by a vehicle. He will have a permanent home at the Wildlife Center. Arnold is two months...

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!