AWCC Live

AWCC Live

Have you heard about our Livestreams? Keep an eye on our Facebook page as Naturalist/Education Specialist, Natalie, invites you to catch an in-depth glimpse of the inner workings here at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center via live video. This format provides fans...
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...
Summer Hummingbird Days 2024

Summer Hummingbird Days 2024

Join us at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for Rufous Hummingbird banding demonstrations and presentations with biologists from US. Fish & Wildlife and AWCC’s naturalists. Summer Hummingbird Days Program Schedule Coming Soon! Highlights include:...
Wildlife Trivia with AWCC at Alpenglow Coffeehouse

Wildlife Trivia with AWCC at Alpenglow Coffeehouse

Join AWCC at Alpenglow Coffeehouse in Girdwood for a fun-filled evening, and test your wildlife knowledge! Date: Thursday, December 14 Time: 6PM – 7PM Location: Alpenglow Coffeehouse – 140 Olympic Mountain Loop, Girdwood, AK 99587. Alpenglow Coffeehouse will have beer...
Wildlife Trivia with AWCC at Alpenglow Coffeehouse

Wildlife Trivia with AWCC at Alpenglow Coffeehouse

Join AWCC at Alpenglow Coffeehouse in Girdwood for a fun-filled evening, and test your wildlife knowledge! Date: Thursday, November 2 Time: 6PM – 7PM Location: Alpenglow Coffeehouse – 140 Olympic Mountain Loop, Girdwood, AK 99587. Alpenglow Coffeehouse will have beer...

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!