Alaska Zoo

a CILC Content Provider

The Alaska Zoo has provided a home for orphaned, injured and captive-born animals for over 50 years. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting the conservation of Arctic, subarctic and like-climate species through education, research and community enrichment. We are proud to offer quality programs and events for all ages.

2023-2024

2022-2023

2021-2022

2019-2020

2017-2018

Honorable Mention

Programs by Alaska Zoo

Arctic Discoveries: Brown Bear Bonanza

The Alaska Zoo Distance Learning program invites you to learn about our beary awesome friends with a 45-60 minute live videoconference presentation. Learn about unique brown bear characteristics and more, with the chance to see our new rescued...

Arctic Discoveries: Harbor Seals Dive!

Ever wonder what it takes to survive in the Arctic waters of Alaska? Dive in with our seals and find out how they thrive in cold waters! Gain a front row seat at our underwater viewing area and be immersed in your EdZoocational program with harbor...

Arctic Discoveries: Otterly Awesome

Want to know about our slippery otter friends? In this program you will learn about these amazing aquatic mammals! Learn what river otters eat, where they live, and their unique adaptations and behaviors that make these animals so loved! Fred...

Arctic Discoveries: Polar Bears 101

Meet the Alaska Zoo's resident polar bears and discover these amazing Arctic icons through an up-close encounter at the polar bear habitat. This Arctic Discoveries experience unveils how these unique animals thrive in an Arctic environment and...

Arctic Discoveries: Polar Bears and a Changing Climate

Discover why polar bears are facing challenges in their Arctic environment, and how polar bears at the Alaska Zoo provide important insight into wild polar bear research. This program provides participants with a greater understanding of how a...

Arctic Discoveries: Prickly Porcupines

Discover the truth behind the myths of an adorable Alaskan rodent through a virtual encounter with some of the Alaska Zoo's resident porcupines! Our porcupine ambassadors will amaze you with their awesome adaptations and why they need to be...

Arctic Discoveries: Snow Cat Conservation

Enjoy one of the Alaska Zoo's frosty feline species, all while discovering how they survive such harsh climates. Canadian Lynx, Snow leopards and Amur tigers are each part of Species Survival Plans to help conserve human-managed populations and...

Arctic Discoveries: Wild Wolverines

The Alaska Zoo Distance Learning program invites you to learn about our weasel friends with a 45-60 minute live videoconference presentation. Learn about unique wolverine characteristics and their interesting lifestyles that enable them to survive...

Type of Organization

Science Center/Zoo

Contact

Rich Capitan education@alaskazoo.org
4731 O'Malley Rd
Anchorage Alaska 99501
9073416462
United States

http://www.alaskazoo.org/

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Alaska Zoo cover:

Language Arts/English
Literacy
Math
Problem Solving
Reading
Science
STEM