Wildlife Center
Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest
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.
Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers
Embark on a scenic journey along the Turnagain Arm. View breathtaking Scenery, keeping a lookout for Beluga whales, Dall Sheep, Bald Eagles, and the occasional bear! Learn about the local ecosystem and local wildlife from your experienced tour guide, as they drive along the inlet. You will arrive at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to visit and learn about the many local wildlife that have been rescued. Lastly, enjoy a scenic drive through Portage Valley and view these beautiful glaciers and Salmon streams.
Enjoy round-trip transportation from Anchorage. Learn about local wildlife and ecosystems. Visit Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, to see and learn about local Alaskan wildlife. Drive-thru parts Portage Valley. A walk in the rainforest.
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Voted one of the 12 must-see things to visit in New Zealand by Lonely Planet, the West Coast Wildlife Centre is the largest kiwi hatching facility in the South Island and the foremost indoor, all-weather attraction in Franz Josef. You are guaranteed to see live kiwi during the day inside our nocturnal house, including the world's rarest kiwis. Discover the interactive glacier attraction and West Coast storytelling areas or go behind the scenes on the “Kiwi & Tuatara Backstage Pass Tour.” Numbers are very limited on the 40-minute Backstage Pass Tour so advanced bookings are highly recommended. You'll also find the best shopping in Franz Josef inside the all-weather facility and enjoy free Wi-Fi in the café. Recommended " best Coffee" in Franz Josef by Tripadvisor customers.
If you purchase a VIP Backstage Pass Tour your general admission ticket is included in the price.
Wildlife Center with Lunch & Local Beer Sampling – Winter&Summer
Begin your Alaskan adventure with a convenient pickup in downtown Anchorage. Then, embark on a picturesque drive along the Seward Highway, leading to an intimate encounter with Alaska's majestic wildlife at a premier conservation center. Here, you will have the chance to see bears, moose, elk, musk ox, caribou, and more, coming face-to-face with the animals that roam our vast landscapes. From there, we will visit Girdwood, a charming town nestled among towering mountains, for a culinary experience that tantalizes your taste buds with the best of local cuisine. But the adventure doesn't stop there; we will include a visit to one of Alaska's finest breweries, where you'll indulge in a curated beer sampling that showcases the rich flavors and innovative spirit of Alaskan craft beer. Our tour is designed for those who seek to immerse themselves fully in the beauty, culture, and flavors of Alaska, making it an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
Winter – Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram
This Winter – Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram tour offers a unique combination of Alaska’s iconic wildlife and breathtaking mountain views. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you’ll observe bears, moose, bison, and elk in their natural habitats. Nestled in Portage Valley, the center offers an unforgettable wildlife experience. Afterward, head to Alyeska Resort for a thrilling ride up the Alyeska Tram. At 2,300 feet above sea level, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and Turnagain Arm. This 6-hour tour includes round-trip transportation, wildlife center admission, tram ride, expert guide, and scenic commentary. Small-group tours ensure a personal experience. Professional photos capture your adventure, creating memories to share with loved ones. Book now for an action-packed day filled with wildlife and stunning scenery!
Tour of the Wildlife Rescue Center
Take the opportunity to learn about the rescued wild animals living at a wildlife rescue centre and elephant refuge. See hundreds of animals, and get up close and personal to elephants in a responsible and non-exploitative manner. This Wildlife Rescue Center and Wildlife Hospital is Asia's biggest and known from International TV channels, with tigers, bears, elephants and much more.
Anchorage to Whittier Wildlife Adventure
Enjoy a 3 hour tour from Anchorage to the Whittier Cruise Terminal. Traveling on the scenic Seward Highway and through the stunning Portage Pass. Your driver will guide you through the history of the Turnagain Arm, Portage Pass, and Whittier. From the Indigenous people who first lived there, English exploration of the area, to the discovery of gold, and how the Strange town of Whittier got it's start.
This tour includes a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The nonprofit center that is dedicated to preservation, education, research, and animal care. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals to rehabilitate and provide permanent homes at the center.
The tour ends at the Whittier Cruise Terminal for you to board your cruise ship.
Pick up times:
11:30 Downtown Anchorage – (939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501) Hotel Captain Cook
12:00 Anchorage Airport – Baggage Claim level outside door #1 in the courtyard by the large red semicircles.
Winter – Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour
t the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals-those that can’t survive in the wild. The center also educates visitors about Alaska’s Wildlife.
Amateur photographers have the opportunity to take award winning photographs of animals displayed in their natural surroundings.
Alaska Wildlife Tour
Our Alaska Wildlife Tours are led by experienced, naturalist guides who are knowledgeable not only about the wildlife but also about local culture, ecology, and conservation efforts. Their personal storytelling and in-depth knowledge can make a huge difference.
Our intimate small-groups offer a more personalized, in-depth tour experience, allowing guests better access to guides and a more peaceful environment for spotting wildlife.
Wildlife Rescue Center Tour in Costa Rica
This is an educational tour at a Wildlife Rescue Center located close to La Fortuna. It is a great chance for you to see wild animals, visit their enclosures, learn about the conservation efforts and have fun. It is a perfect, family friendly activity for all.
Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage
The most scenic tour. Travel south along the Seward Highway named one of the most scenic byways in North America taking in ocean & mountain views. Ride an aerial tram (included) up Mount Alyeska 2300 feet above sea level and enjoy panoramic vistas. Lunch/food is on your own at the Bore Tide Deli & Bar at the top. At sea level, your admission is included to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; learn about how this non-profit wildlife sanctuary cares for The Last Frontier’s injured and orphaned animals. See the amazing recovered wildlife like Grizzly Bear, Moose, Caribou, Musk Ox, and much more! Return to Anchorage after this photographic experience lasting approximately 5.5 to 6 hours.
Anchorage to Seward Wildlife Adventure
Enjoy a 4 hour tour from Anchorage to the Seward Cruise Terminal. Traveling on the scenic Seward Highway and through the stunning Turnagain Pass. Your driver will guide you through the history of the Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass from the Indigenous people who first lived there, to Russian fur traders to the discovery of gold, coal, and oil.
This tour includes a stop at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The nonprofit center that is dedicated to preservation, education, research, and animal care. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals to rehabilitate and provide permanent homes at the center.
Pick up times:
11:30 Downtown Anchorage – (939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501) Hotel Captain Cook
12:00 Anchorage Airport – Baggage Claim level outside door #1 in the courtyard by the large red semicircles.
Scenic Tour to Wildlife Center from Anchorage with hotel pickup
A picturesque drive along the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet will offer you breathtaking views while en route to one of the best attractions in southcentral Alaska – the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center! We will guide you through this wildlife sanctuary while sharing about the injured and orphaned wild animals in their care; you’ll also have some free time to walk around on your own. This trip is approximately one hour each way to the wildlife center with approximately 1.5-2 hours at the center itself, totaling a 4-hour educational tour with spectacular scenery the whole way!
Alaska Wildlife Center and Turnagain Arm Tour w/Alyeska Tram
Enjoy a scenic ride along Turnagain Arm, one of Alaska’s most picturesque routes, where you'll take in views of towering mountains, sparkling waters, and rugged wilderness. After a stunning drive, spend one hour at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC), where you’ll see bears, moose, bison, wolves, and other native species in spacious enclosures. Learn about the center’s vital conservation efforts while exploring its beautiful, natural habitats.
After your visit, you'll be dropped off at Girdwood Station, where you can catch the FREE Glacier Valley Transit to the Alyeska Tramway. Ride the tram to the top for panoramic views of mountains, glaciers, and wilderness. At the top, explore the Roundhouse Museum, showcasing exhibits on the region’s history, wildlife, and the tram’s engineering marvel. Be sure to book your return on the Girdwood Express back to Anchorage independently, allowing you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Glacier Lake Viewing
This is an amazing way to be guaranteed to see many of Alaska's most sought after wildlife in a safe and animal friendly park! The bears are adorable, but trust me, seeing a bear in the wild can be a pretty intimidating. Much of Alaska's wildlife you will never see and even the moose, which are super common, visitors can go days or even weeks without seeing one and sometimes you'll see a few in any given day but visiting Alaska's Wildlife Conservation Center guarantees you'll see these animals and so many more!
Licensed by Alaska's Transportation Department, I am setting this up as 4-5 people because of the way the Viator commissions and Park fees work, if you are just one or two people you can still book the tour but I need to charge for 4 or 5 people to make it feasible, if that makes sense.
VIP Tour from Anchorage to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Exclusive VIP Alaska Tour
Embark on a unique experience to see the stunning landscapes of Alaska, curated for a group of up to five people. Immerse in the breathtaking natural beauty and wildlife of this majestic state.
Experience Alaska's raw beauty on a scenic drive along Turnagain Arm and Chugach National Forest. Enjoy: Breathtaking coastal views, unique flora and fauna, marvel ice formations of ancient, blue-hued glaciers, Expert insights and unbeatable photo ops.
The AWCC is a haven home for some of these incredible animals, Including: bears, moose, bison, wolf and more. Your private VIP access ensures a more intimate and exclusive experience, allowing you to truly appreciate the conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
Enjoy a unique Alaskan culinary experience. With an opportunity to savor reindeer, buffalo or elk hotdog prepared with farmed meats. This meal option is not included in the price of the tour.
Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour
This is the perfect tour for those with limited time in Alaska. Experience magnificent Portage Glacier on this full-day tour from Anchorage, as well as famous Seward Highway, America's most scenic road. Hugging the edge of Turnagain Arm, stop at lookouts like Beluga Point to try to spot all sheep then, continue on to see even more wildlife at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge (seasonal). Take a 1-hour cruise on Portage Lake to see Portage Glacier calving, and see where wildlife is rehabilitated at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Later, head high up on the Chugach Mountains for amazing panoramic views of the Anchorage bowl and beyond (weather permitting) This is a 6-hr tour (approx.)
Activity Level: EASY
Guests should be able to walk short distances on uneven ground. Trails surfaces vary from paved to uneven natural terrain. Tour participants must be able to walk a short distance and be able to get in/out of the tour vehicle with minimal assistance.
Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center
This PRIVATE tour is rich with the individual stories of rescued wildlife including a large variety of parrots, macaws, owls, sloths, spider monkeys and more! The tour teaches the public about the importance of conservation, facts about rainforest wildlife and what it means to run a wildlife rescue center.
La Fortuna: Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center with transport
The Day Tour to the Asis wild animal rescue center outside of La Fortuna, is a great way to learn about wildlife protection and see Costa Rican animals up close.The tour begins with an explanation of the importance of the center’s goal of preserving wildlife populations in the face of illegal hunting and natural habitat destruction. Asis works with non-profit organizations, goverment entities and environmental agencies to save animals, return them to the forest when possible, and educate visitors about multiple species in danger of extinction and other topics related to their welfare.
The Asis tour with volunteering provides the opportunity for visitors to not only see the facilities and wild animals but to assist in the rehabilitation process. You will learn about the center’s dedication to the protection of the incredible diversity of life in the Costa Rican ecosystems and the mission to save wild animals and reintroduce them into their natural habitat.
Amazon Rescue Center – Manatees Conservation Center Admission Ticket
Visit us just outside Iquitos city and get ready to know the most noble specie of the amazon, The Amazonian Manatee. We rescue, recovery and release endangered wildlife with the support of our educational program that aims to raise awareness between tourist and locals. Each visit lasts approximately an hour. In addition, during your tour, one of our guide will teach you everything you should know about the rehabilitation process. Process which is vital in order to prepare the animals to be released into the wild.