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...
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...
Purchase your Limited Edition FLOAT x AWCC Apparel!

Purchase your Limited Edition FLOAT x AWCC Apparel!

We’re very OXcited to announce our 6th fundraising campaign with FLOAT (For Love of All Things)!  From November 3–10, 2025, you can grab exclusive AWCC t-shirts and hoodies featuring the majestic AWCC Muskox at float.org/awcc. For every item sold, FLOAT will donate $8...
Wolf Awareness Week Celebration!

Wolf Awareness Week Celebration!

This week, AWCC celebrated Wolf Awareness Week! This annual event helps educate the public about wolves and the important role they play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Here in Alaska, wolves are a vital part of the landscape and have never been listed as an...

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