alaska zoo
Our Mission
The Alaska Zoo is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting conservation of Arctic, sub-Arctic and like climate species through education, research and community enrichment. Find out more.
bring food donations to stuff the zoo animal stockings
Christmas for the Animals
Bring food donations to stuff the zoo animal stockings and enjoy caroling, a bonfire, Christmas crafts and games, photos with Santa, food trucks and more! This is the zoo’s longest annual tradition and it will be held this year on Winter Solstice, December 21st.
Zoo Lights
See our schedule online
Give Zoo Gifts
Adoptions, Memberships, Zoo Lights and more!
alaska zoo
A Boreal Forest Zoo
We are proud of our zoo which sits on 28 acres of natural boreal forest located on the lower foothills of the Chugach Mountains. Our trails wind through the woods, providing visitors the opportunity to connect with nature.
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.”
