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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wildlife Conservation Center Entry Fee
Professional guide
Pick up at 509 W 3rd Ave. Directly across from the downtown Hilton Hotel
Gratuities
Lunch
Snacks
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!
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.
Wildlife Tour
694 reviews
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Jose B,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
Excellent guide, very knowledgeable, places visited a show, we bring beautiful memories to our country
Portia C,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
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! 😊
Christopher N,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
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.
Tanuja P,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
Our guide Abe was wonderful and very patient . We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and definitely recommend it
MaryBeth M,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
This was an excellent tour! Gary was very knowledgeable and made the entire experience wonderful! I highly recommend.
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