What’s in a Name? Bison vs. Buffalo

What’s in a Name? Bison vs. Buffalo

The iconic symbol of the plains of the American West: the buffalo…or is it? Contrary to popular belief, there are no buffalo in North America. The animal we commonly refer to as ‘buffalo’ is actually a bison! The term ‘buffalo’ belongs to species who make their homes...
Hoot Hoot Hooray – It’s National Bird Day

Hoot Hoot Hooray – It’s National Bird Day

It’s National Bird Day, everyone, and what better way to celebrate than highlighting our two resident raptors: Snappy and Adonis!   Snappy’s Story Snappy is our Great-Horned Owl. He arrived at the AWCC in 1999 from Anchorage, after suffering a gunshot wound,...
Giving Highlights

Giving Highlights

We hope you enjoy this video highlighting how your Giving Tuesday gift to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center will provide over 100 resident animals across 16 different species with a healthy and balanced diet, quality animal care, engaging enrichment, and more....
Cook Inlet Beluga Whale: A Promising Discovery

Cook Inlet Beluga Whale: A Promising Discovery

The Cook Inlet beluga whale, an endangered population inhabiting the Cook Inlet in Alaska, has been the focus of conservation efforts for years. These creatures have faced challenges, including habitat degradation and noise pollution. However, recent developments...
Pick.Click.Give. for AWCC

Pick.Click.Give. for AWCC

A gift from your PFD to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is an investment in conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. With your gift, we provide a home for orphaned and injured wildlife. Go to your Pick.Click.Give. profile and select the...
Wild Lower Innoko & Yukon Rivers Wood Bison Herd Update

Wild Lower Innoko & Yukon Rivers Wood Bison Herd Update

Alaska Department of Fish & Game Update 2022 was a great year for wood bison restoration in Alaska and a record setting year of growth for the wild Lower Innoko and Yukon Rivers herd. On November 28th, ADF&G biologists surveyed the landscape, and they found...

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