Our Mission

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Our mission is to:

Provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals.
Take care of animals that cannot survive in the wild.
educate visitors about Alaska's wildlife.
We provide an opportunity for Alaska residents and visitors to view wildlife in a scenic setting. We strive to establish a natural habitat for each species.

Operating funds are obtained through:

Admission fees.
Gift shop and snack bar sales.
Grants.
Donations.

Please note that your donation to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center may be tax deductible.

Membership

Become a member and help support our education and conservation efforts.

Associate Membership: $25
Supporting Membership: $60
Sponsor Membership: $250
Conservator Membership: $500

To learn more about our membership and adoption options, visit the support page.

Employment Opportunities at AWCC

2007 Interns Would you like to work for the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center? We have annual summer interns and numerous other seasonal job opportunities at AWCC.

Download an application!

Internships

We are currently seeking applicants for a summer internship position that will assist us in our education efforts. Applicants should be able to adapt to an ever-changing work environment, be self-motivated, posses excellent skills in communication and be available to work weekends and holidays. Internship application (PDF).

Internship Program Details

Stipend: $800.00/month.

Housing: On-site housing provided.

Work Schedule: Interns will be expected to work 8-10 hours a day, 40 hours a week.

Academic Credit: Interns may coordinate with their academic advisor and AWCC to arrange college credit.

Internship start date: The beginning of each 12 week internship will be based upon the intern's academic schedule and generally start in May/early June.

Duties Include:

Interpreting exhibits housing live animals.
Presenting daily demonstrations, talk and/or tours to the public.
Developing original interpretive programs and creating interpretive materials.
Designing, preparing and conducting wildlife education programs for school groups.
Interacting with animal husbandry personnel.
Planting and upkeep of the Center's "Alaska Grown Garden"
Assisting with general maintenance of the Center and it's facilities.
Perform other duties relating to the Center's goals and mission statement as required.

To Apply, send resume and application to:

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Attn: Kelly Miller
P.O. Box 949
Portage, AK 99587

Telephone: (907)783-2025 Fax: (907)783-2370