Unique Alaskan Experiences

At the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans who've studied grizzlies and other animals up close. AWCC's mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured, and ill animals-those that can't survive in the wild. The center, which opened to the public in 1993, also educates visitors about Alaska's wildlife. On your visit, you might see a Siberian boar snoozing, moose foraging, baby moose napping, plus caribou, elk, bison, baby Sitka black-tailed deer, eagles, and other animals. The musk oxen are worth the visit all by themselves.

Operating funds are obtained through: admission fees, gift shop and snack bar sales, grants and donations.

I had the pleasure of visiting this amazing place in the company of three Alaskan friends, Rosemary Dunn, June Price and Mary Dillingham, in late August of this year. You can drive through the grounds or take a nice leisurely walk to see all the wonderful animals.

The center is located at Mile 79 Seward Highway in Portage Glacier, Alaska
To learn more: Alaska Wildlife Consrevation Center