January 14, 2026

“Whoooo’s There: owls of Alaska” by Ginamaria Smith and Great Horned Owl Archimedes, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Coordinator for the Hunter Information & Training Program

Join Ginamaria Smith and Archimedes the great-horned owl to discover some of the fascinating habits of owls, where they can be found in Alaska, and local owl calls. Lecture features a live owl presentation. Presenter Bio: Ginamaria Smith is the coordinator for the ADF&G Hunter Information & Training Program, focusing on firearm safety, outdoor education, and shooting ranges. Prior to this, Ginamaria worked as a wild bird rehabilitator and educator. Ginamaria received her MS in environmental education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and has been with ADF&G since 2012.

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2025/2026 Lecture Series

Join us on second Wednesdays from October-April for a wildlife talk in the Alaska Zoo Gateway Hall.

We will stream the lectures on Facebook Live! Be sure you follow us on Facebook.

We are pleased to host the Wildlife Wednesdays Free Science Lecture Series at the Alaska Zoo Gateway Hall! Stay warm and enrich your knowledge of Alaska's wildlife. Join us this winter on select second Wednesdays from October through April in the Alaska Zoo Gateway Hall. Each talk begins at 7pm and covers a topic focused on wildlife of the Great Land - Alaska. The talks are approximately 45 minutes with questions and answers. Lectures are FREE to the public. Free refreshments available. ASL interpretation is available upon request in advance, reach out to us here if you would like to have an interpreter present (several days notice appreciated!).