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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
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6 reviews for Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
This is a gem located about 10 miles from Hotel Alyeska. For less than $10 a person, we saw moose, bears, elk, ox, and bald eagles among other animals.
It is for a really great cause: A lot of the animals were orphaned so early on that they will live their whole life there. And, with the exception of the bald eagle, they are not in cages and have plenty of room to roam free.
Watch out for the elk with 'an attitude' at the beginning of your tour (you cannot miss him). He was showing off with his giant antlers and pointing them at everyone watching him. Good thing for the fence or I would have been running for the life of me! Have fun!
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Worth the price of admission to not only see some native Alaskan animals, but also support an organization that is caring for orphaned and injured wildlife.
Things were pretty chill when we visited - a lot of laying around and eating cud or whatnot. I didn't expect a song and dance, and I certainly didn't expect to see a porcupine's, um, pink quill. That was totally unnecessary, Mr. Porcupine.
I did miss the lynx, which I was disappointed about, but I'd like to think he was on his way to recovery and didn't want to deal with the pesky humans.
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http://awcc.org/
This was another stop on my Anchorage Alaska tour.
I was surprised to see so many animals at the conservation center. Tons of photo opportunities for me. We got to see 2 black bears playing around, one brown bear, eagle, moose, elk, buffalo, etc, etc.....
Definitely worth the price of admission fees ($7.50 for adult). I wish I have more time to walk around and spend more time here.
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If you want to witness native Alaskan wildlife in a controlled environment, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC). Approximately an hour south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway, it is perfect for a half or full day trip. As a member of AWCC, and an avid photographer, I make the trip several times a year. I have taken some absolutely fabulous photos here; photos that you would not think were taken in a captive environment. AWCC is a non-profit organization which rescues orphaned and injured animals - some of which eventually find homes in zoos and other wild animal parks. There is small entrance fee, but it is well worth it as the money goes to a very good cause. The animals are rotated from pen to pen, but you are apt to see Moose, Black and Brown Bear, Elk, Bison, Musk Ox, Caribou, Eagles (flying free and captive), and Sitka deer.
Get out and enjoy Alaska
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Don't blink or you will miss the entrance. No fanfare, little indication that this wonderful place exists, but it does.
I came here on a recommendation from my hotel. WOW!! I am so glad I stopped. This non-profit works to preserve wildlife through education, and holy moley, do they offer some opportunities for you to learn.
I actually stood within 10 feet of 2 playing grizzly bears. It was amazing! The were wrestling, charging, and having a great time of it. I was behind an electrified fence, and a railing, but the bears had a large habitat, stream, brush area, and a whole bunch of space. How wonderfully different than a zoo!!
I also had a moose try to nibble on my hair! I was leaning towards a fence, no railing in front, and trying to take a picture of a large bull moose. I forgot that there were 2 others in the habitat. This little one leaned over, stuck it's lips out, and tried to grab my hair!! It was pretty funny!
Again, wonderful, natural habitat, with plenty of room.
I had the opportunity to speak with a person from town. He told me that rutting season is just ending, and that I can find moose in many places in Anchorage, however... He also indicated that this was great because I could get so close! I actually petted the one who was ogling my hair.. he was really cute!!
Come here, and make sure to donate. What a wonderful place, and opportunity.
(oh, they have black bears, bison, musk ox, reindeer, and a ton of other native animals in large habitats also!)
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A very nice place for misplaced animals to hang out. A few things bothered me. First the bears were forced to do "tricks" suck as standing up and sticking out their tongue in order to receive hotdogs and hamburgers. The bears were brother and sister misplaced when their mother was shot because she threatened a homeowners dog. Nice looking bears, and they seemed happy, but the tricks seemed rather unnecessary. They also had a bunch of moose, newborns and adults, which seemed to be in great condition. Almost all of their animals were super friendly and would walk right up to the fences for attention. I thought this was a bit dangerous especially for the less responsible adult who is not looking after their children appropriately. It also poses a risk for the animal as there were signs everywhere stating not to pet or feed the animals because they could get sick from human interaction. If this were the case there really should be more staff members watching the crowds to ensure their animals are safe.