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Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

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This tour is a great way to experience some amazing sights of Alaska, wildlife, glaciers, and a rainforest within a half day. Your guide will pick you up from downtown Anchorage and drive along Turnagain Arm, which boasts abundant scenic views and Alaskan wildlife within easy access to the city of Anchorage. Along the way, you will learn many interesting facts about this area’s history, animals, and ecosystem from your experienced guide.

You will visit the Wildlife Conservation Center, located at the end of Turnagain Arm and surrounded by mountain peaks. You will have the chance to explore on your own and visit the many animals in the center, including brown bears, wolfs, caribou, moose, and the endangered Woodland Bison.

After the Wildlife Center, you will have the opportunity to see the majestic Portage Valley, a few miles drive from the Wildlife Center. Here you will enjoy several amazing viewpoints of glaciers, lakes, rivers, and a unique rainforest.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Weather in Alaska can change rapidly, so please dress accordingly

Not recommended for Infants or Passengers who cannot walk for 40 minutes on their own.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Wildlife Conservation Center Entry Fee

Professional guide

Pick up at 509 W 3rd Ave. Directly across from the downtown Hilton Hotel

Gratuities

Lunch

Snacks

What To Expect

1

Chugach State Park

Beluga Point: Popular photo stop with panoramic views of Turnagain Arm, with possible opportunities to see Dall sheep and Beluga whales. Timing is everything hopefully you will see both!

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

View Alaska's most famous animals up close in a natural setting. During this visit, you'll get great pictures of real live bears, moose, musk-ox, caribou, bison, and more! The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. AWCC has provided care for hundreds of displaced animals because visitors like you have made critical contributions in the form of admission fees, donations, memberships, and gift shop purchases.

1 hour•Admission Included

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Wildlife Tour

Wildlife Tour

Reviews

4.70

694 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Nice experience

    Jose B,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent guide, very knowledgeable, places visited a show, we bring beautiful memories to our country

  • Wonderful experience!

    Portia C,

    Jul 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Gorgeous views and lovely visit to see the animals at the conservation centre. Our favourite was the black bear who was playing and twiddling a large stick like a baton. He was so happy! 😊

  • N/a

    Christopher N,

    Jul 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a great trip. Melissa our guide stopped a number of times to see things, such as dall sheep up on a ridge, a moose. We went to a wildlife conservation center, saw bears, reindeer, elk. Very informative, would recommend it highly.

  • Our guide Abe was...

    Tanuja P,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Abe was wonderful and very patient . We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and definitely recommend it

  • Wonderful tour

    MaryBeth M,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an excellent tour! Gary was very knowledgeable and made the entire experience wonderful! I highly recommend.

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4.70
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