alaska zoo
Our Mission
The Alaska Zoo is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting conservation of Arctic, sub-Arctic and like climate species through education, research and community enrichment. Find out more.
Champions of the Wild Summer Gala.
Coming online soon
Summer Days
Summer Family Fun Days coming online soon, sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alaska! Dads are free on Father’s Day plus a car show, live music and food/drinks for sale.
2025 event calendar
Calendar
A calendar page for one-stop searches for upcoming zoo events. Check out our upcoming programs and special events.
Bear Encounters
Meet Alaska Zoo giants Izzy and Oreo the brown bears up-close with a zookeeper!
alaska zoo
A Boreal Forest Zoo
We are proud of our zoo which sits on 28 acres of natural boreal forest located on the lower foothills of the Chugach Mountains. Our trails wind through the woods, providing visitors the opportunity to connect with nature.
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.”
