Anchorage Wildlife Center Scenic Shuttle Tour

Hop aboard the Wildlife Express, the fastest and most comfortable way to reach the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC). Prepare for a one-hour adventure where stunning landscapes and captivating wildlife combine for an unforgettable Alaskan experience.
Tour Highlights

Scenic Drive Along Turnagain Arm

Your journey begins with a drive along Turnagain Arm, one of Alaska’s most spectacular highways. Enjoy dramatic mountain peaks, Cook Inlet’s glistening waters, and Chugach State Park. Watch for Dall sheep and, if you're lucky, Beluga whales.

Explore the Alaska Wildlife Center

At the 140-acre AWCC, enjoy a one-hour visit to see Alaska’s iconic wildlife. Get up close to majestic bears, towering moose, roaming bison, elusive wolves, and more native species.

Conservation Efforts

This sanctuary provides a safe haven for orphaned, injured, and ill animals. Learn about their stories and the center’s efforts while exploring enclosures designed to replicate their natural habitats.

Meeting Point

546 W 4th Ave

546 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

What's included:

• Admission to Wildlife Conservation Center

Not included:

• Tipping is not required but appreciated. Guides enhance your experience with expert knowledge.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

This Tour is for those who are on a time constraint and budget. This is a direct shuttle to the Wildlife Center with a scenic stop at Beluga Point.
Board your Turnagain Arm Shuttle for the guided drive along Alaska’s most scenic highway. From beginning to end there are dramatic views of mountain scenery and the Cook Inlet. At the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even while viewing Alaska's spectacular wildlife. AWCC’s mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured and ill animals-those that can’t survive in the wild. Your shuttle will take you directly to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you can witness Alaskan Wildlife up-close.

Your journey includes a one-hour visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where you will be able to stroll the grounds at your leisure for one hour and then a direct journey back to Anchorage. We depart from the Alaska Wildlife Center gift shop on time. Please ask your driver for the departure time and remember it is hard to find guest last minute, so kindly be ready at departure time.

Turnagain Arm is a “Must See destination” via The Turnagain Arm Shuttle.