Moose encounters are canceled

Moose encounters are canceled for the season starting Wednesday, August 21st. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions please email info@alaskawildlife.org. We will offer moose encounters again in...

Animal Encounters

It is June and that marks the start of animal encounters at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! We have two encounters to chose from, the moose encounter and the carnivore encounter. The moose encounter allows visitors to get up-close and personal with our bull...

Moose Encounters

Starting June 1, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center will be offering our popular moose encounter program. This program allows visitors to get up-close and personal with our bull moose! Visitors are able to feed the moose browse right out of their hand while being...

Moose Encounters ROCK!

I know this may be amoosing (amusing, get it? Hah!), but our Moose Encounters are going great! Folks have come out every morning for our encounter. Each group has had the chance to feed the moose clementine rinds or browse – twigs and leaves. During the...

Welcome to Summer

Blue skies. Golden sun. Green grass. Fireweed. Who doesn’t love summer? I know our animals love rolling in the grass and mud, trudging through the ponds and creeks, and smelling the fresh mountain breeze. Sure it gets warm, but that’s what the water is for! Are you...

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!