


Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is located in Portage Valley and is surrounded by the breathtaking Chugach Mountain Range and Turnagain Arm Inlet. Located at Mile 79 of the Seward Highway, AWCC is a non-profit sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research and quality animal care. AWCC takes in orphaned and injured animals year-round and provides them a forever home. The sanctuary maintains over 200 acres of spacious habitats for resident animals to feel at home displaying their natural wild behavior as education ambassadors for their species. It is common for visitors to see brown bears swimming, moose strutting, wood bison roaming, muskox playing, wolves posing, porcupines climbing, and more!
General Admission tickets to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center do not sell out. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival the day of your visit. General Admission is perfect for those who like a self-guided experience via our scenic 1.5-mile loop, accessible by foot, by bike, or by car, while learning about our resident wildlife via interpretive signs at each animal habitat. Or book a tour or Animal Encounter! AWCC offers up-close and personal experiences. Book early and enjoy Moose Encounters, Bear Encounters, and Walk on the Wild Side Tours.
We look forward to welcoming you to the sanctuary!
Location:
Mile 79 Seward Highway
Website: AlaskaWildlife.org
Phone: (907) 783-0058
Email: info@alaskawildlife.org
Open Year Round
Hours are subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
January: 10AM to 4PM, last entry at 3PM (4-day operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
February: 10AM to 5PM, last entry at 4PM (4-day operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
March & April: 10AM to 6PM, last entry at 5PM (Open 7 days per week)
May – September 15: 9AM to 7PM, last entry at 6PM (Open 7 days per week)
September 16 – October: 10AM to 6PM, last entry at 5PM (Open 7 days per week)
November: 10AM to 5PM, last entry at 4PM (4-day operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
December: 10AM to 4PM, last entry at 3PM (4-day operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
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CLOSED: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
OPEN: All other holidays.

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