The Alaska Zoo Anchorage

The Alaska Zoo Anchorage

The Alaska Zoo is a zoo in Anchorage, Alaska, located on 25 acres (10 ha) of the Anchorage Hillside. It is a popular attraction in Alaska, with nearly 200,000 visitors per year.

The zoo is currently home to more than 100 birds and mammals representing some 50 species. The zoo has the widest variety of animals native to the state of Alaska as well as some exotics such as Amur tigers, Bactrian camels, and yaks.

Some notable animal in Alaska Zoo

·         Polar Bear

·         Snow Leopard

·         Amur Tiger

·         Black Bears

·         Brown Bear

·         Musk Oxen

·         Bactrian Camels

·         Bald Eagle

·         Dall Sheep

·         Alpaca

In addition to viewing, the zoo specializes in education, research, wildlife conservation, and animal rehabilitation; many of the animals currently in the zoo were found orphaned or injured.  

The Alaska Zoo is a nonprofit established in 1969. Our mission is to promote conservation of Arctic, sub-Arctic and like climate species through education, research and community enrichment.

Since 1969, It cared for orphaned and injured wildlife as the only zoo in Alaska. 

130+ animals representing 49 species. A home for orphaned and injured wildlife. Nonprofit dedicated to promoting conservation. Polar bears, wolves, and other arctic animals. The Alaska Zoo invites you to take a walk on the wild side! The Zoo is located 15 minutes south of downtown Anchorage in a park like setting. The Zoo is a private, nonprofit providing a home for orphaned, injured and endangered animals. While it is a great place to “wander and watch,” many visitors take advantage of the “discovery tour,” a guided behind-the-scenes program available daily in June, July and August. Check out the summer Tuesday night lecture series on animal related topics and the Friday night live music on the lawn. Open year round, hours vary according to the season. For current hours of operation, call the Zoo information recording at: 907-346-3242. 

Directions to Alaska Zoo Anchorage:

4731 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, Alaska, 99507, United Statesc and like climate species through education, research and community enrichment.