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Alaska Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 130 attractions in Anchorage
Traveler Description:
If you've missed seeing Arctic wildlife on your Alaskan adventure, you'll find it at this small zoo, where all the animals have names. You'll see...... more » If you've missed seeing Arctic wildlife on your Alaskan adventure, you'll find it at this small zoo, where all the animals have names. You'll see moose, caribou, sheep, wolves, musk oxen, mountain goats and several different types of bears, including polar, grizzly and black bears. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 4731 O'Malley Rd Anchorage, AK 99507
Tel: 907 346 2133

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5 of 5 stars
SugarMagnolia480   2 contributions
Florida
Oct 13, 2009

Although it's not the biggest zoo I've ever been to, I definitely think it has a great heart. It has the highest percentage of rescued animals in the country, and it's nice and wooded--with big trees and a large stream running right through the middle of it. The animal enclosures were way bigger than many other zoos I've been to...... more

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3 of 5 stars
cafeconleche29   2 contributions
miami
Jul 16, 2009

Thought it was going to be a bigger zoo considering you are in Alaska. it is ok for kids. more

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3 of 5 stars
Nina681   7 contributions
Huntsville al
Jul 24, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Just a heads up - this is not a good zoo for photography.The Wildlife Conservation Center near Portage is excellent for photos - I enjoyed it much, much more than Alaska Zoo. more

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5 of 5 stars
LanakilaAlexander   6 contributions
Holly Springs, NC
Jun 10, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We've seen bunches of zoos, both national and regional, and this is by far my favorite. I loved the fact that they focused on regional animals only and that they have so many rescues. more

Nice Zoo
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4 of 5 stars
akshel   1 contribution
MatSu Valley
Jun 8, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

It is a very nice zoo, overall. However you really should add your days & times of operation on the web page. I looked it up on my computer, only to have to make two more phone calls to find this information out. It's a small, but annoying omittance. more

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5 of 5 stars
CaliforniaMan1965   9 contributions
Ventura County
Jul 8, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

Great Small Town Zoo very up close and personal. Could see plenty of Bears Polar, Black, Grizzly, and plenty of Cats & Tigers. Saw more here at a fraction of the cost than the expensive animals parks throughout the country IMO . more

Nice zoo
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
La Junta, CO
Mar 23, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

We went on a snowy day, but it was still a fun place to visit. It's a small zoo but is designed really well. The kids had a great time. more

incredible
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
San Diego, California
Nov 15, 2005
2
people found this review helpful

I thought the animals were unique and beautiful more

Nice Zoo
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Jul 10, 2005
5
people found this review helpful

The zoo is medium/small sized, but that's good, because then you don't get tired of walking around and seeing animals. There are lots of different animals, and I liked the relaxed way the zoo was layed out. You might want to check it out. more

charming
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4 of 5 stars
Lunesta   2 contributions
Wasilla
Jun 24, 2005
7
people found this review helpful

Charming, small town zoo. It's nothing close to the San Diego or D.C. zoos - slower paced, friendly, and low key. Not a "must do" but certainly a fun stop especially if you have kids with you. more

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Alaska Zoo Address

4731 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Tel: 907 346 2133