Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Express Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- See native Alaskan wildlife up close
- Learn about conservation efforts
- Enjoy scenic views along the Turnagain Arm
- Convenient round-trip transportation from Anchorage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Anchorage
- Guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Opportunities to see native Alaskan wildlife up close
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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. Board your Turnagain Arm Shuttle for the guided drive along Alaska’s most scenic highway. From beginning to end there are dramatic views of mountain scenery and the Cook Inlet. At the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even while viewing Alaska's spectacular wildlife. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals-those that can’t survive in the wild. Your shuttle will take you directly to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you can witness Alaskan Wildlife up-close. Your journey includes a one-hour visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you will be able to stroll the grounds at your leisure for one hour and then a direct journey back to Anchorage. We depart from the Alaska Wildlife Center gift shop on time. Please ask your driver for the departure time and remember it is hard to find guest last minute, so kindly be ready at departure time. Turnagain Arm is a “Must See destination” via The Turnagain Arm Shuttle.
Meeting point
Start Location
Alaskas Finest Tours & Adventures, 509 W 3rd Ave #102, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap
- Pets are not permitted on the tour
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions
- Bring a camera to capture wildlife sightings and scenic views
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Do it!
Great experience! Melissa is a Nome native transplant to Anchorage. She has so much rich history to share! I lived the ride out to the conservation center - we stopped a few times to see wildlife, grab a snack, and shop. The whole experience was amazing - highly recommend!
Excellent!
Excellent tour company. Rez was our guide and did an incredible job. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience!...
Fantastic experience! Great to see a place for wild animals to go and be cared for when they no longer can be in their natural habitat.
Great adventure
Last minute tour. It was fabulous. Benjamin made sure we saw wildlife on the way to the conservation center. When we got there he made 3 passes in hopes to see the bears as well. He also took us to a couple of extra spots along the way which was great. Definitely recommend this tour.
Horrible
The tour guide Melissa was fabulous, however the owner of the business, verbally abused me on several occasions after the tour by phone when I left my purse in the tour van. He called me at 7:30pm yelling and screaming at me and accussing me of things that had nothing to do with me. I simply tried to ask If they could check the van and hold the purse at the office for me. I was absolutely horrified by his disgusting treatment of me, has ruined my Alaska vacation. My tour was booked for 12pm they changed my time to 11am as I was the only one booked for 12pm, I arrived at 10:40 and this horrible man screamed at me later that night that everyone had to wait for me, I had 1 hour notice and still arrived before most others. Not sure what making up lies about me has to do with getting my purse back. Holiday ruined. Thanks Alaska's finest.