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Learn from a Distance with Live Animal Encounters from Anywhere!
Let the zoo visit you for a virtually “wild” experience. Perfect for any location with connectivity around Alaska and the world.
We thank the Alaska Community Foundation for funding the purchase of new distance learning equipment. We are proud to be a CILC Pinnacle Award Winner for strong performance in evaluations!
Check out our April 2026 Special!
Book a polar bear program in April 2026 at just half of the regular price. This special offer is just $100 for a 45 minute program with up to 4 classrooms or groups allowed. Individual participants in homeschool households are welcome!
Regular Offerings
Step 1: View the Options
The Alaska Zoo’s Arctic Discoveries program series takes class-style learning to a wild new level! A zoo educator will guide participants through science-based topics with interactive presentations and engaging animal encounters. Choose from the topics below.
Harbor Seals Dive! Learn how harbor seals thrive in cold, sub-Arctic waters. Program features zoo harbor seals.
Otterly Awesome. Slide into the exciting life history of an otter family. Program features zoo river otters.
Polar Bears 101. Get personal with the world’s largest land predator. Program features the zoo’s polar bears.
Polar Bears in a Changing Climate. Get perspective on how climate change affects one of our biggest and most vulnerable species. Program features the zoo’s polar bears.
Snow Cat Conservation. Big cats are facing big problems, but zoos are stepping up to help save them. Program features your choice of the zoo’s Amur tiger, snow leopards or Canadian lynx.
Wild Wolverines. These misunderstood mustelids will surprise you with their supreme Arctic adaptations. Program features zoo wolverines.
Step 2: Review Pricing
All programs listed below are virtual.
Lifelong Learners EDventure - seniors 65+ only, $175/program
Learning EDventure - schools, libraries, nonprofit learning centers, scouts, homeschools, $180/program for AK residents, $200/program outside of AK. Fees are based on a maximum of two classrooms attending. Additional classrooms added will be at a rate of $50 per classroom. Maximum of 4 classrooms.
Business EDventure - corporations and for-profit business, $300/program
Step 3: Schedule!
Time Zone Recommendations
We rely on natural light in our habitats to give you the best experience possible. While daylight in the summer is plentiful, from November 1 through February 1 the earliest program booking time at animal exhibits will be 10 AM Alaska Time. Alaska observes Daylight Savings Time.
If you would like to inquire further regarding these programs, contact our Education Director, Rich Capitan, at education@alaskazoo.org.