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October Animal Enrichment Workshop

October 5, 2019

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It is not too late to sign up for the upcoming Animal Enrichment Workshop on Sunday, October 6. Do you want to help create enrichment toys for our animals while learning fun facts about them? Then you’ll love AWCC’s event series: Animal Enrichment Workshop! On the first Sunday of every month from October through April,…

Giant Veggies & Animal Enrichment

September 4, 2018

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The Giant Veggies feeding and the first Animal Enrichment Workshop are right around the corner! The giant vegetables from the Alaska State Fair are heading south once again to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! Saturday, September 8th the giant herds at AWCC will devour the giant vegetables – a sight to be seen! A tractor…

Volunteer Spotlight

July 25, 2017

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AWCC is constantly looking for volunteers! We love giving locals insights to our work as well as spreading community. We welcome individuals, families or large groups to contact us for more information and dates about volunteering. Drew Larson, Daily Volunteer Where are you from? Wasilla, Alaska Education? Western Washington University Major: Biology with an interest in Animal Behavior Why…

Upcoming Events

November Animal Enrichment

Nov 3 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, AWCC is hosting our Animal Enrichment Workshops again!

Do you want to help create enrichment toys for our animals while learning fun facts about them? Then you’ll love AWCC’s event series: Animal Enrichment Workshops! On the first Sunday of every month from October through April, AWCC is hosting a volunteer animal enrichment workshop in Bison Hall. The three-hour workshop will concentrate on constructing enrichment items and learning about our resident animals from our expert animal care staff.

This event is a great opportunity to help create enrichment “toys” that will engage, stimulate, and entertain our animals all winter long. Children of all ages are welcome, so bring the family by for a fun-filled day!

The Animal Enrichment Workshop is $30 per person and includes project materials, admission, and catered lunch. Participants must RSVP in advance because space is limited. Click here to RSVP for the event.

*Dates subject to change.

Please read our cancellation policy. If you or your party are not able to attend the workshop, you must cancel at least 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund. If you cancel less than 72 hours your purchase is non-refundable. Please be respectful, this workshop helps AWCC build needed enrichment items for our resident animals and space is limited. We appreciate all the volunteers who dedicate their time to support us. Please email info@alaskawildlife.org or call 907-783-0058 to cancel your tickets.

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Military Monday

Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center thanks the men and women of the Armed Forces. To show our appreciation, we are offering free admission on the first Monday of each month from November through April to all active duty and retired military personnel and their dependents. *Must present proof of military service, with ID or paystub at the time of purchase.

For November and December, room rates at Alyeska will start at just $109 per night midweek!

Enjoy the fall colors and get outside with a hike or bike on the mountain. Don’t forget to relax at the end of the day with all the amenities of the resort, including a saltwater pool and a hot tub.

For more information and to book visit:

http://www.alyeskaresort.com/hotel-specials-packages/pfd-special

Dates for Military Mondays at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center:
November 4 II December 2 II January 6 II February 3 II March 2 II April 6

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December Animal Enrichment

Dec 1 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Back by popular demand, AWCC is hosting our Animal Enrichment Workshops again!

Do you want to help create enrichment toys for our animals while learning fun facts about them? Then you’ll love AWCC’s event series: Animal Enrichment Workshop! On the first Sunday of every month from October through April, AWCC is hosting a volunteer animal enrichment workshop in Bison Hall. The three-hour workshop will concentrate on constructing enrichment items and learning about our resident animals from our expert animal care staff.

This event is a great opportunity to help create enrichment “toys” that will engage, stimulate, and entertain our animals all winter long. Children of all ages are welcome, so bring the family by for a fun-filled day!

The Animal Enrichment Workshop is $30 per person and includes project materials, admission, and catered lunch. Participants must RSVP in advance because space is limited. Click here to RSVP for the event.

*Dates subject to change.

Please read our cancellation policy. If you or your party are not able to attend the workshop, you must cancel at least 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund. If you cancel less than 72 hours your purchase is non-refundable. Please be respectful, this workshop helps AWCC build needed enrichment items for our resident animals and space is limited. We appreciate all the volunteers who dedicate their time to support us. Please email info@alaskawildlife.org or call 907-783-0058 to cancel your tickets.

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