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. Visits and memberships support our mission.
Update as of 6/18/26 at 5pm: We know that many in our community and beyond are concerned about how Kitty (Taiga) the brown bear is doing after the abrupt altercation which took place on June 13 with resident bear Izzy. She is recovering quickly. She has a good appetite, is moving well, and has been enjoying resting on a straw nest. She will remain separated from the other bears. Her keepers and veterinary staff are keeping her under close observation, and she is expected to make a full recovery. Zoo management is working closely with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to ensure that her long-term health and well-being remains the top priority.
Some members of the public may notice an increase in comment moderation across our social media platforms. While we understand that emotions run high in these situations, we reserve the right to restrict commentors who bully, harass, use profanity and spam our online platforms. We will continue to provide updates on our Facebook page and at alaskazoo.org. Our focus remains on the bears, along with the well-being of each zoo animal and the public who support our mission with their zoo visits and memberships.
Our Passion for Wildlife
We are proud of the work we do with state and federal wildlife agencies to save and protect wildlife. We have taken in, triaged, cared for, housed and transported thousands of animals since we opened in 1969. We work with zoos and wildlife centers across the country. We are passionate about wildlife and educating the public about species, habitats and human roles in conservation.
alaska zoo
A Boreal Forest Zoo
We are proud of our zoo which sits on 30 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.”
