Doug Lindstrand Releases New Book, “Drawing Alaska’s Wildlife”

Doug Lindstrand Releases New Book, “Drawing Alaska’s Wildlife”

Doug Lindstrand, a lifelong artist and acclaimed photographer, has just released an exciting new book designed to inspire and guide aspiring artists and outdoor enthusiasts alike in capturing the beauty and spirit of Alaska’s wildlife. For over two decades, Doug has...
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...

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...
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...
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...

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!