Anyone can volunteer to monitor Cook Inlet beluga whales through AKBMP. As part of this exciting partnership, one of the monitoring locations is The Point of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! Learn about the local beluga population, become a citizen scientist,...
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), Alaska’s premier wildlife sanctuary, announces that Sarah Howard has been promoted to Executive Director. Howard has been working for the sanctuary since 2010, most recently serving as Curator. As Executive Director,...
PRESS RELEASE: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Receives $250,000 from Matson, Inc. for the upcoming Matson Ocean Education Center January 26, 2022 – For Immediate Release (Portage, AK) – The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), Alaska’s premier wildlife...
Christmas tree enrichment for the animals was recently featured on Alaska’s News Source! Check out our curator, Sarah (Howie) Howard, explaining why our animals love this form of enrichment so much: Thank you to all those who have donated real trees to us! And,...
The Virtual Race Across Alaska is coming back to AWCC as a featured “badge” stop! Racers who visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and show their bib upon arrival at the ticket booth get a special admissions rate of $11. Non-bib guests who are accompanying the...
Featuring local artists, potters, jewelers, confectioners, and much more, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center has one of the best gift shops in the state. Please enjoy this tour of the Be Wild Gift Shop, and remember that AWCC is a non-profit so all proceeds...
Discover the WILD of Alaska and come meet the locals! Walk on the Wild Side Tours are available year-round and include an animal encounter. Summer Moose Encounters & Bear Encounters are available for online booking. Book early to ensure your spot!