The zoo has a free shuttle from the Visitor Center in downtown Anchorage so on a whim we decided to visit the zoo. We were glad we did, cool to see the animals of Alaska up close and the kids loved all of it. Gravel paths and set in a forest made the experience very fun for the kids...we didn't... More

I went to the zoo hoping to see the baby polar bear, but they were sending him to the Buffalo Zoo this particular day, so I missed out. After paying $12.00 and learned this, I was very disappointed with that and the zoo. The layout of the zoo is confusing and the paths are mostly gravel so if you have... More

It was still decently cold, but the animals were entertaining, the staff was friendly, there wasn't too much foot traffic, and there is an awesome polar bear that i want to take home. Seeing the polar bear cub was cool too

not very big but adequate representative species of Alaska... baby polar bear was definitely star of show... animal displays varied from very good to austere/old-fashioned but all animals appeared very well cared for, nice stroll for a sunny day

We (my husband, son and I) went to the Zoo after going to the Alaska Wild Life Conservaction Center that has all Alaska wildlife, so I was hoping to get to the Zoo and see something other than Alaska wildlife... I was wrong. It was pretty much ALL Alaska wildlife. Very confusing paths and trails. I guess it is nice... More

For being the Alaska Zoo (I'm guessing the premier zoo in all of Alaska) this is a bit of a disappointment. the first two exhibits up front are a bit deceiving, they look really nice and what you would expect to see at other zoos. As you go along the unpaved trails into the back of the zoo you realize... More

it is open throughout the year. I wish it was on bus route or they had shuttles from downtown but taking taxi is also OK. taxi costed around $30 from downtown. animals are maintained in good condition. it took us 1-1.5 hours to roam around. there are some nice eagles and owls. polar bear cub was very playful and cute.... More

I wish there was more at the Alaska Zoo. If you live in Alaska, it's not like you don't see Moose everywhere, so It's a little weird that there is a moose exhibit at the Zoo (Not that you EVER see the moose. I have been there 5+ times and have yet to see it). The polar bear exhibit and... More

Anchorage in Winter seems to be full of places that are closed for the season - but Alaska zoo in the snow and the cold was a little bit magical. It's a simple zoo - nothing world-status - but it's different - and that's what made it such a great place to visit. All the animals were a hit with... More