Anchorage’s Alaska Zoo is not your average animal park. It’s a rugged, soulful sanctuary nestled in the boreal forest at the base of the Chugach Mountains, offering a uniquely Alaskan experience that blends wildlife conservation, education, and raw northern beauty.
The American Bald Eagle exhibit is a great example of seeing these iconic birds up close.
Unlike many American zoos that showcase global biodiversity, the Alaska Zoo focuses on Arctic and sub-Arctic species, many of which are rescued, orphaned, or injured and cannot survive in the wild A C. This gives the zoo a strong ethical and rehabilitative mission.
Of course there are bears. We saw black and brown bears on the day we visited.
I took a few photos of the brown bears--a close up shows the size of their bear claws.
There's so much more...
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| Otter |
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| Wolverine |
Some birds are in cages and other's wander around the acreage. Some are too difficult to photograph because of the cages.
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| Falcon |
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| Trumpeter Swan |
If you have time in the area, I do recommend adding the zoo to your itinerary.
The gift shop has reasonable prices.
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