The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center thanks the members of the United States Armed Forces. To show our appreciation, we are offering *free* admission on the first Monday of each month from October through April to all active duty and retired military personnel and their dependents. See you then!

Dates: October 3, 2022 | November 7, 2022 | December 5, 2022 | January 2, 2023 | February 6, 2023 | March 6, 2023 | April 3, 2023

*Must present proof of military service with ID or pay stub at time of purchase.

For AWCC’s Hours of Operation, Click HERE

Come celebrate Halloween with the wildlife! Sunday, October 30, 2022

All these Halloween events are FREE with admission:

Bison Hall Boneyard | 11AM – 4PM
Come to Bison Hall and test your skills in zooarchaeology!

Halloween Themed Naturalist Selection | 11AM – 12:30PM
Location: TBD

Hayrides | 12PM – 3PM
Enjoy a hayride, pulled by the AWCC tractor through the sanctuary.
Pick-Up & Drop-Off Location: In front of Bison Hall

Costumes encouraged!

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SAVE THE DATE for the Annual Holiday Event at the AWCC! Saturday, December 10, 2022. This event is fun for families and all ages.

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is hosting a fun-filled holiday event! Visitors will meet Santa, Mrs. Claus & the elves, enjoy holiday-themed educational presentations, partake in fun holiday-themed photo-ops, and get some holiday shopping done at the Be Wild Gift Shop!

Schedule

11AM – 3:30PM | Crafts in Bison Hall

• Coloring Station
• Ornament Decorating Station
• Christmas Card Making Station
• Free with admission.

12PM – 3PM | Santa Visits Bison Hall

• Come to Bison Hall to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus and take a picture!
• Free with admission.

11AM | Storytime in Bison Hall

• Book chosen by the audience.
• Free with admission.

11:30AM – 12:30PM | Educational Program

• Reindeer Presentation
• Join the AWCC Education Department at the Reindeer Habitat to learn all about reindeer!
• Free with admission.

1PM | Storytime in Bison Hall

• Book chosen by the audience.
• Free with admission.

2PM | Walk on the Wild Side Tour 

• Enjoy a tour where your personal guide walks you through the Center, offering history and stories of resident wildlife – and you’ll get to feed an animal!
• $125 per person (includes admission)
• For ages 10 and up only.
• Advanced reservations required. Book online HERE.

We encourage everyone to bring their cameras to capture these fun holiday memories.

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