Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Tours and Tickets

Get out of the city and deeper into the Alaskan wilderness than is typical on a sightseeing tour. This tour takes you to Chugach National Forest, Beluga Point, Portage Glacier, and more to spot brown bears, wolves, bison, and belugas. Enjoy live commentary and learn about the unique landscapes of Alaska from your expert guide.

The Turnagain Arm boasts abundant Alaskan wildlife within easy access of the city of Anchorage. Learn about the local ecosystem from a guide with extensive knowledge about the area as you drive down the peninsula, with opportunities to spot wild animals in their natural environment as you go. A visit to the animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a drive past the glaciers on Portage Glacier Road are also included.

Head out into the Alaskan wilderness to see some of the state’s most beautiful scenery with this half-day tour. Get picked up at your hotel and leave the driving to your guide as you take in views of mountains and wildlife. Keep an eye out for animals in their natural habitat, including bears and eagles. Admission to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is included.

Explore Alaska's wilderness during the winter with this small-group sightseeing tour. Set out from Anchorage on an itinerary that offers many stops for photographs such as the Alaska Wildlife Conversation Center, the Seward Highway along the shores of Turnagain Arm, and Beluga Point. Skip the hassle of a rental car; round-trip transportation from Anchorage is included with this tour.

Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center on a self-guided tour from Anchorage via the Turnagain Arm shuttle. This tour is designed for the independent traveler, as there is no guide or tour group; you'll hop on the shuttle in Anchorage and enjoy the drive along one of Alaska's most scenic highways, making stops at Beluga Point, Turnagain Art Gallery, and Portage Glacier Lodge, where you can hop off, if you wish. When you're ready to go back to Anchorage, hop on any return shuttle.

Meet the animals of Alaska on a 4-hour tour from Anchorage. Travel down the gorgeous Seward Parkway along the Turnagain Arm waterway to viewpoints including the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, Bird Point and Beluga Point. Take in the breathtaking scenery and look for wildlife, then continue to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, situated at the edge of Portage Valley. Go inside the sprawling nature preserve for injured animals to view large land animals up close. You can see critters such as fox, lynx, grizzly bear, caribou, wood bison and more.

You don't have to travel far from the city to see abundant Alaskan wildlife. On this tour to Turnagain Arm, you'll earn about the local ecosystem while looking out for wild animals in their natural environment. A visit to the animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a cruise to Portage Glacier are also included.

Experience the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm on a half-day tour with an informative guide. Ride along the scenic Seward Parkway to the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge and Beluga Point, stopping for photo ops and wildlife observation. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a large nature preserve where injured animals are rehabilitated. Continue to the town of Girdwood, then travel up into the Chugach Mountains for another great vantage point on the Turnagain Arm. Includes round-trip transportation from Anchorage.

Be awed by supersized glaciers and the hardy wildlife of the tundra on this full-day tour through the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Departing from Anchorage, drive along a scenic byway to the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, framed by the dramatic Chugach and Kenai mountain ranges. Cruise on the lake that laps against the ancient blue ice of Portage Glacier, stop for lunch at a cozy lodge, and get an up-close look at Alaskan wildlife such as caribou, musk ox, and lynk at a conservation center.

Busy travelers with only one day to spare can see the best of the Alaskan wilderness on a tour that combines a scenic train ride, river float, glacial lake paddle, and a visit to a wildlife conservation center. From taking photos with icebergs to seeing bears at the wildlife center, the mix of activities fulfills visitors’ Alaskan adventure dreams.

Experience Alaska in the twilight of winter on a tour that squeezes in all of the highlights surrounding Anchorage. Visiting Alaska in the winter is a magical opportunity ideal for travelers who want to avoid the summer crowds. However, winter conditions and limited daylight can make it tough to sightsee. Luckily, with this tour, you don’t have to worry about logistics or conditions and can focus on enjoying the sights.

This Tour is for those who are on a time constraint and budget. This is a direct shuttle to the Wildlife Center with a scenic stop at Beluga Point.

See the Portage Glacier on a small-group tour from Anchorage. Follow the scenic Seward Parkway through the breathtaking landscape of the Turnagain Arm waterway, stopping at Beluga Point and the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge to look for wildlife. Take a cruise on Portage Lake to observe the Portage Glacier up close, then check out wild animals that are being rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Stop for provided light snacks and water in the town of Girdwood near Mt. Alyeska and take in the Chugach Mountains.

Start your tour with a pick up from your hotel location with one of Alaska's top rated guides. First experience one of Alaska’s most breathtaking drives down the Seward Hwy and Turnagain Arm with a few sightseeing stops at Beluga Point and Bird Point. We will then arrive in the Portage Valley making stops at Explorer Glacier, Middle Glacier and boarding the M/V Ptarmigan for an hour long cruise on Portage Lake viewing multiple surrounding glaciers and majestic landscapes with the main focus on Portage Glacier. We will make an optional lunch stop after the cruise and before heading to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Once we arrive at the Wildlife Center you will be guided through the 200 acre facility where you're guaranteed to see Alaska’s land mammals in their natural habitats and much more! We will then take the drive back and make one last stop at Falls Creek before your drop off at your desired destination in Anchorage.

Explore fishing villages, traverse the Kenai Mountains, and spot Alaskan wildlife during a private transfer service between Seward and Anchorage. Getting from Seward to Anchorage presents a logistical challenge for visitors planning to fly out of Anchorage, but this tour turns your cruise ship transfer into a chance to explore Alaska. A private guide shapes the trip to fit your group’s interests and wraps up the day by showing you around Anchorage.

This half day tour is great for guests who want to sit back and enjoy the scenery Alaska has to offer while being guided by one of Alaska's top rated guides. Start your tour with a pick up from your hotel location with one of Alaska's top rated guides. First experience a walk around Potters Marsh along one of Alaska’s most breathtaking drives down the Seward Hwy and Turnagain Arm. Along this drive we will have a few sightseeing stops at Beluga Point and Bird Point. Once we arrive at the Wildlife Center you will be guided through the 200 acre facility where you're guaranteed to see Alaska’s land mammals in their natural habitats and much more! We will then take the drive back and make one last stop at Falls Creek before your drop off at your desired destination in Anchorage.

If you're a first-time visitor, or short on time, this small-group tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Anchorage and its modern culture. You'll make brief stops at sites including the Alaska Railroad Depot and Earthquake Park on your way to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (admission is included) and the Portage Glacier.

Visitors to the big city of Anchorage often don't realize how much nature is on their doorstep. This full-day tour takes you from downtown and into the surrounding Alaskan landscapes. Exact itinerary depends on the season: summer includes a cruise to Portage Glacier and winter a secret military base. Either way, you'll visit a wildlife center to see bear and moose and tour into the Chugach Mountains. Lunch included.

Explore the natural beauty of the Turnagain Arm, Portage Valley and city of Anchorage on a customized full-day private tour with an informative guide. Ride a tram to the top of Mt Alyeska, explore the town of Girdwood, and gaze at the Portage Glacier during a cruise on Portage Lake. View Alaska's majestic wildlife during stops at scenic viewpoints and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Then discover the best spots for restaurants and cultural attractions in Anchorage on a comprehensive city tour.

Capture the wildlife and landscapes of Alaska during this small-group photo tour from Anchorage. Get picked up at your hotel and set out on a full-day excursion to Whittier and Girdwood. Learn new photography skills during this itinerary that includes glaciers, waterfalls, and scenic lookout points. Visit top landmarks including the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Bird Creek, and Virgin Creek Falls Trail during this outdoor adventure.

Alaska, the last frontier. Join us with the opportunity to experience the vast expanse of wilderness by sea, land, rail, and air. Explore its vast regions and view its diverse wildlife. Come along and spend 10 days with an intimate group of 12 or less adventure seekers traversing this land of enchantment. Our Magnificent Alaska tour begins and ends in Anchorage and takes you south to the Kenai Peninsula, including stays in the towns of Homer and Seward, where you’ll see classic Alaska scenery. While in Homer, you’ll be taken by seaplane over the Cook Inlet to Katmai National Park for grizzly bear watching. While in Seward, you’ll embark on a 6-hour ocean cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park with its stunningly scenic and rugged coastline, numerous tidewater glaciers and abundant wildlife. Then our tour heads inland to the Denali area, taking in a jet boat tour, a land tour into the interior of Denali National Park, and a flight over North America’s tallest Peak, Denali.