Alaska: Also Known As | Connect with Alaska Native traditions of the past and present on your Alaska adventure. | By Travel Alaska

A great big, beautiful state. Of mind.

Located an hour south of Anchorage, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is open year-round and offers unique wildlife encounters. Come in the winter season (from October through April) for a different view of the wildlife, like the moose, wood bison, reindeer, wolves, deer, muskox, and foxes (keep in mind, the black and brown bears keep a low profile this time of year, as they can be hibernating). The 1.5 mile loop is your snowy playground! The weather and the roads at AWCC are perfect for k