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: $75
Sponsor Membership: $250
Conservator Membership: $500

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

Employment

Gift Store Seasonal Employees:

Join the team for the summer at AWCC! You'll work in a fun, fast paced environment where there is always something fun going on! Must be able to think on your feet, and have a can do attitude to work in this team environment. Forward an application to Kelly@alaskawildlife.org and hopefully we'll see you this summer! Application available here

Summer Internships

AWCC is no longer accepting applications for Internships.

AWCC recruits for spring interns and summer interns at different times throughout the year. Though different, each of these positions provide great learning opportunities for students involved in biology & zoology fields. At present, AWCC is not recruiting for any internship positions, but be sure to check back in the fall when we start looking for spring interns!

For program description and application information, click here

Summer Internship Job Description

Spring Internship Job Description

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