Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Anchorage

Such a great place I went on a van tour. You can drive yourself and even walk through. If you drive through there are plenty of turnouts to pull over into and park so you can walk around to see the animals in that area. The animals look well cared for in the sanctuary. I saw so many beautiful animals it was lightly raining and was in the afternoon so some animals were under the cover of the open sheds. But just to see them at all is so wonderful. The restrooms were clean, the gift shop staff was super helpful. They had food options outside. I wish I had a little longer to look around but being on a tour you have only so long to look around. I will definitely go back on my next trip to Anchorage.

Wasn’t in the plan but stopped in anyway. Was very cool experience. Unlike zoos, you can tell the animals are happy. Very active. You can drive or walk the property. We walked and enjoyed it. Be sure to stop to see the brown bears a few times, they were playful and very active, doing something different each time we went.

Absolutely an amazing spot to see a lot of Alaskan species. Wood Bison, Moose, Elk, Caribou, Lynx, Porcupine, Grizzly Beat, Wolves, and Black Bears are all here and are treated well. We went here on a tour and loved it so much that we went back after a few days to make some donations and to see some more of the animals. They have a very nice gift shop as well. Some of the handcrafted knives were incredible!

Reviewing this place on our second visit! Establishment recognized legal working service dog both times (no pets allowed). We loved the little food carts outside with items such as mac and cheese, reindeer sausage, chicken wraps. Hot and ready. Just grab and pay for it! The animals are kept in such natural environments. We especially loved the bear exhibit as you can walk through it above on a bridge! Saw both bears both visits even with dense vegetation. Many people bring their cameras for some great wildlife photos. Was reading this place also helps rehabilitate and release wildlife as well. So true gem for Alaska! Highly recommend supporting them and taking your family for a visit! Someone told me even in the winter when it shows, it is beauitful to visit!

It's a unique experience to see wildlife up close in their near-natural habitat. The experience is something that I will vividly remember versus the many times I've seen replicas or preserved animals in the museum nor their counterpart in the zoo's cramped space. And nothing beats seeing the real and very much alive brown bear walking towards you and passing by you as if it is the most natural thing in the world. It's such a cool experience!