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Location
Accessibility
Trail Mobility assistance available (Zoo Map and mobility group rates referenced)
Best time
Visit in the morning for the best animal activity. Many animals, including tigers and polar bears, are more active early in the day and may stay inside or rest during afternoon hours.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the interactive educational displays like the tactile comparisons of Black, Brown, and Polar bear skulls and paw prints - these hands-on exhibits are a standout feature of the zoo.
About Alaska Zoo
Zoo exhibiting a wide range of native Alaskan mammals & birds, plus exotics such as tigers & camels.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- 30 acres of natural boreal forest, Chugach Mountains foothills
- Focus
- Arctic, sub-Arctic, and like climate species conservation and education
- Founded
- 1969
- Special Programs
- Animal encounters, overnight stays, field trips, homeschool programs, distance learning
What visitors say
The Alaska Zoo might not be the largest, but it is incredibly engaging. Each exhibit features detailed information boards and fascinating tactile displays, like comparing the skulls and paw prints of Black, Brown, and Polar bears—the…
Nice little zoo with a variety of animals. The snow made it feel really special. Didn’t get to see the polar bear but something to look forward to on my next visit.
Very nice Zoo, cages big enough so the animals can roam around, they also have a tiger 🐅 which was very interesting to see in Alaska... I saw a bald eagle in a cage, but I also saw another bald eagle on a pine tree in total freedom…
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Did You Know?
- The zoo features 30-acre natural boreal forest trails winding through the Chugach Mountains foothills, creating an immersive habitat experience rather than traditional enclosed exhibits
- Annabelle the Asian Elephant lived at the Alaska Zoo until 1997, making her a notable example of exotic animals adapted to sub-arctic climates
- The zoo houses rescued animals including Bald Eagles that can no longer fly in the wild, functioning as a rehabilitation and sanctuary facility
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