Zoos, Aquariums, & Conservation Centers

Zoos, aquariums, and conservation centers in Alaska are fascinating facilities dedicated to research, public education, and rehabilitation for orphaned or injured Alaska animals. Behind-the-scenes tours let you get close to animals and sometimes even participate in their care by feeding them or offering "enrichment activities" that encourage natural behaviors and play. Some wildlife facilities also partner with state and federal agencies to foster and then release species back into the wild. Add the following wildlife conservation centers to your list when visiting Alaska:

• Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka
• Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward
• Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Anchorage
• Alaska Zoo in Anchorage
• American Bald Eagle Foundation in Haines
• Fortress of the Bear in Sitka
• R.G. White Large Animal Research Station in Fairbanks
• Sitka Sound Science Center in Sitka