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Wildlife conservation facility featuring native Alaskan mammals and birds, educational exhibits, natural habitats, and opportunities to observe rescued animals while supporting conservation and rehabilitation efforts.
Open year-round with seasonal variations in daylight and wildlife activity
Seniors (65+): $23
Military: $23
Children (4–17): $19
Children 3 and under: Free
How to Get There
From Anchorage (43 mi): Take the Seward Highway south along Turnagain Arm, continue past Portage Valley, and follow signs to the conservation center located at Mile 79 of the Seward Highway.
Overview
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center provides visitors with an extraordinary opportunity to observe many of Alaska's most iconic animals in spacious natural habitats set against a backdrop of mountains, glaciers, and wetlands. Founded to care for orphaned, injured, and non-releasable wildlife, the center has grown into one of Alaska's premier conservation attractions. Guests can view brown bears, black bears, moose, musk oxen, wood bison, wolves, lynx, porcupines, bald eagles, and other native species while learning about the challenges facing wildlife populations across the state. The combination of animal care, research, and public education creates a meaningful experience that extends beyond traditional wildlife viewing.
Situated along the scenic Seward Highway between Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula, the center is surrounded by some of Alaska's most dramatic landscapes. Walking paths and driving routes allow visitors to explore the property at their own pace while enjoying exceptional opportunities for photography and wildlife observation. Educational programs, conservation initiatives, and breeding efforts for species such as wood bison contribute to the organization's broader mission of preserving Alaska's natural heritage. For travelers seeking a close-up encounter with the state's remarkable wildlife, the center provides one of the most accessible and rewarding experiences in Southcentral Alaska.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.