Wildlife
Whether it's furry, feathered or finned, Anchorage is teeming with wildlife. Moose, bears, beluga whales, eagles and salmon all call Anchorage home. Spot them running wild, or head to the Alaska Zoo and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for an up-close look at our wild residents.
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Honk if you love spring! Canada geese are among the first birds to return to Anchorage in the spring. ©VisitAnchorage/Roy Neese
Canada geese are among the first birds returning to Anchorage in the spring, honking their arrival on the Delaney Park Strip. ©VisitAnchorage/Roy Neese
See brown bears in their natural habitat at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. ©Visit Anchorage/Nicole Geils
A young moose calf enjoys a tasty treat from a neighborhood tree during summer in Anchorage. ©Visit Anchorage/Helen Thomas
King salmon weighing in at more than 50 pounds have been caught at Ship Creek, located in downtown Anchorage. ©Visit Anchorage/Andy Sorensen
Wildlife and glaciers abound on a glacier and wildlife day cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park. ©istock
A humpback whale breaching can be a spectacular part of a glacier and wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park or Prince William Sound. ©istock
Sea otters are often found floating around Kenai Fjords National Park, viewable by taking a glacier and wildlife day cruise. ©istock
Kids love the close up views at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. ©Visit Anchorage/Jeanette Anderson Moores
Young moose and their mothers are a common sight in the summer on Anchorage's vast network of trails. ©Visit Anchorage /Jody Overstreet
The Anchorage area is home to approximately 250 black bears and 60 brown bears. Bear viewing trips can be arranged from Anchorage. ©ATIA/Michael DeYoung
Puffins, because of their large colorful beaks and comical looks, are probably the most easily recognized and most popular Alaska seabirds. ©istock










