Summer Experiences

Visit the only zoo in the Land of the Midnight Sun. We enjoy long days of zoo operation in the summer. We are open daily from 9am to 8pm during June, July and August. Last entry is always 30 minutes before closing.

See our full list of hours and rates here.

The following offerings occur from May 22nd through September 1st, 2025 on select days.

Summer Shuttle from Downtown Anchorage

The shuttle reservation button has been removed for the day on June 5th, 2025 due to a driver being out sick. We will place the button back online for live reservations on June 6th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Free summer shuttle, advance online reservations required.

  • Shuttle operates Thursdays-Sundays only (no shuttle Mondays-Wednesdays.

Animal Feeding Experiences

No reservations. Pay at the gate on the day of the feeding, before the feeding.

  • May 22nd - September 1st, 2025, 5 days a week, no Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

  • 30-minute feeding session with a trained guide.

  • You get to feed the animal, ask questions and take pictures.

  • Ages 2 and under are free. No advance reservations, pay at the zoo gate.

  • $50 per person plus zoo entry fees.

  • 11:00am: Moose feeding

  • 1:00pm: Black bear feeding

  • 2:30pm: Moose feeding

 

Reserve a Brown Bear Encounter

Enjoy a 30 minute behind-the-scenes session with zoo brown bears Izzy and Oreo with a zookeeper.

Wildlife Walk Small Group Tours

Take a 1.5 hour guided tour of the Alaska Zoo for just $50 per person! An experienced guide will take you on a walk through the zoo's naturally wooded trails to explore the zoo's animal stories, mission and species natural history. Limited to 8 guests. Tours must be purchased 24 hours in advance of the tour date. Tours are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am from May 22nd - September 1st, 2025. Price includes zoo admission and the tour. Ages 3 and up need a ticket.

VIP Tour with Education Director Rich Capitan

The VIP tour must be reserved in advance online and includes:

  • 2-hour, behind-the-scenes tour by Education Director Rich Capitan.

  • VIP tours are Wednesdays only throughout the year.

  • VIP tours 8-10am, starting one hour before zoo opening.

  • $1,000 for up to 4 participants, age 9 and older.

  • Tour must be purchased online at least 1 day before the tour date.

  • VIP tour behind-the-scenes include polar bears, commissary and more.

  • Stops may be added or changed as animals arrive or for health concerns.

  • Your purchase is non-refundable. We will work with you to reschedule.

  • Email Education Director Rich Capitan here with questions.