BIG BEARS BIG VEGGIES 2026

BIG BEARS BIG VEGGIES 2026

Join us at the sanctuary at 12PM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, to watch the Brown Bears chow-down! Every year at the Alaska State Fair one of the main attractions is the giant prized vegetables with record-breaking pumpkins, giant cabbage, and impressive squash....
Why are Wolverines So Hard to Spot in the Wild?

Why are Wolverines So Hard to Spot in the Wild?

This year, we welcomed one of the newest members of the AWCC family: Jasper the wolverine. Jasper came to AWCC after his original facility closed, and since arriving he’s become more and more confident in his new environment. His hilarious, curious, always-on-the-move...
Ruts for Dinner – Fundraiser for AWCC

Ruts for Dinner – Fundraiser for AWCC

Join us for an unforgettable evening of wildlife, flavor, and fall mischief at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Ruts for Dinner is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser where gourmet dining meets the drama of mating season—because nothing says romance quite like antlers...
First Responder Appreciation Day

First Responder Appreciation Day

They answer the call when we need them most—now it’s our turn to say thanks! Join us on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 for AWCC’s First Responder Appreciation Day—a wild day of heroic recognition and animal fun at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. In...
Christmas Bird Count at AWCC

Christmas Bird Count at AWCC

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is excited to sponsor the Portage Circle of the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count! The Christmas Bird Count started in 1900, making it one of the longest-running community science projects in the world. From...

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