The Alaska Zoo

One more place to enjoy near Anchorage in Alaska

The Alaska Zoo

The Alaska Zoo is a great place to see Alaska’s wild creatures up close, without worrying about encountering them in their natural environment. Located in Anchorage’s Hillside neighborhood, the zoo focuses on animals and birds from the circumpolar north. It also plays a role in rescuing injured or abandoned creatures statewide. Although the zoo itself is small, its woodsy trails blend well with the natural surroundings. Visitors of all ages and abilities can easily observe the various animals at the zoo, including moose, bears, seals, mountain goats, Amur tigers, and Bactrian camels.

Visitors who have been to the zoo before mentioned that it is relatively small in size. However, they emphasized that visiting the zoo is a wonderful opportunity to observe and appreciate animals that you may not have encountered in their natural habitats. According to people who reviewed their experience, they typically spent approximately one hour exploring the zoo.