The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. AWCC provides a permanent home for orphaned, injured, and displaced animals.
Explore 200+ acres along a scenic 1.5-mile loop by foot, bike, or car while discovering 17 species of Alaskan wildlife, including brown and black bears, moose, muskox, wood bison, reindeer, wolves, foxes, lynx, caribou, elk, and more. Watch bears swim, moose strut, wood bison roam, and porcupines climb as you explore at your own pace. Interpretive signs and audio guides share the animals’ stories along the way.
For an even closer experience, book a guided tour or Animal Encounter and meet or feed some of AWCC’s resident animals. Bring your camera and enjoy incredible wildlife, beautiful mountain scenery, and an unforgettable Alaska experience. Every visit supports AWCC’s animals and conservation efforts.
Amenities
Overview
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Outdoor Options
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Free Parking
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Retail/Gift Shop On-site
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Kid-friendly
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Duration - Partial Day
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Wedding Services
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Distance to Downtown Convention Centers (miles)
48.7
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Distance to Airport (miles)
48.3
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Distance to Log Cabin Visitor Center (miles)
48.9
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Sustainable Practice Certification
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Level of Difficulty - Easy
Discounts
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Children Ages 12 & Under
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Military
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Alaska Resident
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Group Discount
Region
Days of Operation
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
Months of Operation
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
ADA
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Wheelchair Accessible (Facilities and Pathways)
Travel Trade
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Motorcoach Parking Available
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Commissionable
Meeting Facilities
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Bison Hall - The perfect place to host any event from black tie to down home. Bison Hall is a beautiful barn-like building with a high vaulted ceiling that showcases wood beams, a moose antler chandelier, and large windows that allow natural light to flow in. For more intimate gatherings consider the 40-person “classroom” or rent the entire hall for a larger event. Bison Hall is available for rent throughout the year.
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1789
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1189
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1789
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170
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140
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140
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2
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12
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100
Bison Hall
Great Room
Classroom