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Alaska Zoo

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 3 of 119 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
Ventura County
Jul 8, 2007
1/1 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

Mar 23, 2006
1/4 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

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5 of 5 stars
San Diego, California
Nov 15, 2005
1/4 found this review helpful

I thought the animals were unique and beautiful more

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4 of 5 stars
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Jul 10, 2005
4/4 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

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4 of 5 stars
Wasilla
Jun 24, 2005
6/7 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

Dec 22, 2003
6/13 found this review helpful

when i saw it .i loved it. its not like the one in springfield. it nice and clam. with the caribou and wolves its great. more

Oct 4, 2003
1/6 found this review helpful

I loved the zoo. So much, in fact, if I could find the e-mail address, I'd give memberships to two families as a Christmas gift this year. more

Jun 25, 2003
16/18 found this review helpful

The St. Louis Zoo is huge, slick and touristy, so I was pleasantly surprised by the rustic, smaller nature of the Alaska Zoo. The animals are separated by areas of trees and brush; the trails are bordered by low rustic fences. We saw a zoo keeper feeding the tigers, who were up and active, and the brown bear, who waved... more

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Alaska Zoo Address

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