Traveler Overview

4.5 3,271 reviews

Excellent63%
Very good28%
Average7%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travelers talk about

“bison”(430 reviews)

“musk ox”(394 reviews)

“injured animals”(74 reviews)

About

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides spacious...more

Closed Now

Hours Today: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

See all hours

Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

Contact

Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587

Website

+1 907-783-2025

Call

Email

Improve This Listing

Ways to Experience Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center...

49 Reviews

from $75.00

More Info

Turnagain Arm and Alaska Wildlife Tour from...

37 Reviews

from $99.00

More Info

Wilderness, Wildlife & Glaciers with Salmon...

69 Reviews

from $145.00

More Info

Alaska Wildlife Tour

32 Reviews

from $99.00

More Info

Reviews (3,271)

Write a review

Filter

Updating list...

1 - 10 of 3,138 reviews

KFGolferGal

La Quinta CA

8442

Reviewed yesterday

Enjoyed seeing the wild life

It's a 2 mile loop and you can either drive or walk it. We chose to drive and were glad we did, plenty of places to pull over and see several exhibits. We enjoyed the diverse wild life--about the only wild animals we saw! We...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank KFGolferGal

janetnjk

Corrales, New Mexico

3611

Reviewed yesterday

Good work for Alaska Wildlife

We stopped here after our cruise, while on a transfer to the airport in Anchorage. I was with my 86 year old Mom and teenage kids. We are very supportive of the mission of the center and enjoyed what we were able to see. My...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank janetnjk

WillisZoo

Lake Worth, Florida

363

Reviewed yesterday

Great Place

We visited the center which was part of our bus ride from Seward to Anchorage Airport. Although our time was short there, we truly enjoyed ourselves and seeing all the wildlife they had there. We liked talking to some of the employees about the different...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank WillisZoo

738elainem

Pearland, Texas

746

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Not what we expected

It is wildlife park that you can walk it or drive thru. They have a good assortment of animals but no one walking around to ask questions. As well we waited for a lecture that was posted but no one showed up. Good mission to...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank 738elainem

Hello, thank you so much for your review and feedback. We're glad you enjoyed seeing our wildlife but apologize for the animal program. Depending on the program, that program might have been at a different animal's enclosure (for example, we have three rescued porcupines, and...More

liorav238

Rehovot, Israel

7134

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Nice

Wanted to see a bear after two bear-free weeks in Alaska. This is a decent place doing good things. I don't know much about this, but the animals seem to be very well cared for. A good opportunity to see animals, and donate to a...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank liorav238

Hello, thank you for visiting and for your review. We're glad you finally got to see some bears! We hope you'll tell your friends and family about your positive experience with us. See you next time! Best, Pete

rick2019748

16

Reviewed 2 days ago

very nice

we enjoy this visit would go back again next time we are in the area .... we got great pictures of the wildlifeMore

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank rick2019748

Hello Rick, thank you for visiting and for your review. We're glad you enjoyed seeing our wildlife and that you got a chance to snap some nice photos. We hope you'll tell your friends and family about your positive experience with us. See you next...More

beb07

Austin

237

Reviewed 3 days ago

Great place to see wildlife

I recommend the AWCC for Alaska visitors who want to see wildlife--in the wild, yet accessible. The center does a good job of protecting and rehabilitating wildlife in a natural setting; especially good place to see brown bears up close.

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank beb07

Hello, thank you for visiting and for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed seeing our wildlife, especially our bears, and hope you'll tell your friends and family about your positive experience with us. See you next time! Best, Pete

HBSnowFlower

Huntington Beach, California

12938

Reviewed 3 days ago

Mug with the Moose

While you may spot a moose or two lingering around Anchorage’s parks, the best way to get up close to Alaska’s diverse wildlife is to drive about an hour towards the Portage glacier to visit this expansive sanctuary. Drive through the center, and then, get...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank HBSnowFlower

Hello, thank you for visiting and for your review. We're glad you came on down to see us and enjoyed seeing our wildlife. We hope you got some nice photos and encourage you to tell your friends and family about your positive experience with us....More

April G

13

Reviewed 3 days ago

Beautiful!

If you looking for a zoo, don't go here. If you want to see real wildlife up close and personal that has been taken in and cared for, go here. This was a stop that we will not soon forget. JB was incredible! Everything was!

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank April G

Hello April, thank you for visiting and for your review. We're glad you enjoyed seeing our wildlife, especially JB, and hope you'll tell your friends and family about your positive experience with us. See you next time! Best, Pete

RonR1975

Sonora, California

94

Reviewed 3 days ago

Simply amazing!

We booked a private tour that started at 9am and it was outstanding. We got up close and personal with many of the animals and the guide's knowledge was outstanding. My wife and I as well as our 10 year old grandson really enjoyed the...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank RonR1975

Hello Ron, thank you for visiting and for your review. We're so glad you and your family enjoyed your tour and hope you'll tell your friends about your positive experience with us. See you next time! Best, Pete

View more reviews

Previous Next

1 2 3 4 5 6 …314

Nearby

See all 2 nearby hotels See all 25 nearby restaurants See all 38 nearby attractions

See all

Questions & Answers

Ask a question

See all 24 questions

Litl V

If I take the train to the Whittier cruise terminal, is there any way to get to the Center for a visit? Rental cars are sold out from Anchorage and from Whittier and I was trying to avoid taking a shuttle bus from Anchorage, even though I know many include a stop at the Center. Thanks for any suggestions!

August 1, 2019|

AnswerShow all 3 answers

Hi there, thank you for your question - By rental car or by tour bus are the only ways to get to the AWCC, as walking from the Portage Train Station is not recommended. We hope this information is helpful. Best, Pete

Scootergirl2013

Is it possible to get round the center on a small mobility scooter?

June 12, 2019|

AnswerShow all 9 answers

Hi Preston, great question. We have a gravel road that loops around the AWCC. It can be uneven in places so, if possible, I'd suggest driving and then pulling over at the areas where you'd like to take a closer look. Hope... More

Bryanne R

I am wondering what time of day is best to visit? Thanks!

May 8, 2019|

AnswerShow all 7 answers

Hello, thank you for the question. It really depends on which of our educational talks your interested in, but any time of day is a good time. I suggest checking out our program schedule on our website for more information... More