Love Alaska Animal Rescue on Disney+? You can get a close up view and help support their work by visiting in person!
Alaska SeaLife Center
The Alaska SeaLife Center is a marine animal rehabilitation center, research station, and educational aquarium located in Seward. They offer an aquarium that all ages will love, featuring local species and highlighting many of the research projects that the facility is involved in. Additionally, you can take a bird’s eye peek into some of their rehabilitation pens (often featured on the show). Even if you’re an adult, don’t miss their incredible touch pool! If you want a more extensive experience, consider booking one of their behind-the-scenes tours such as feeding puffins or seals…or getting some close up time with their giant octopus. Behind-the-scenes tours require advance reservations and availability is limited. Pre-purchasing tickets for regular admission is also recommended. Consider becoming a member to help support the facility (and get a discount on admission).
Alaska Raptor Center
Alaska Raptor Center is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds, particularly birds of prey (eagles, owls, etc.), located in Sitka. As many birds as possible are returned to the wild, however a few who have injuries that make them unfit for release remain at the center as educational ambassadors. The Sitka location is open for visitors where you can see birds in the process of rehabilitation as well as in their natural environment by enjoying their network of rainforest trails. Advance purchase of tickets is not usually necessary. Consider becoming a member or ‘adopting’ a bird to help support the facility year-round. If you can’t make it all the way to Sika, you can visit a couple of their resident birds at the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary in Ketchikan.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Girdwood is involved in a variety of conservation and educational efforts, including the rescue and care of injured and orphaned wildlife. Visitors can enjoy their 200 acre facility by foot, car, bike, and even skis and kick-sleds in the winter! Keepers offer daily free educational programs and the schedule can be found on the facility’s website. For an extra-special experience, visitors can take a 90-minute guided, behind-the-scenes tour with the opportunity to get up close with one of the residents. General admission tickets do not need to be purchased in advance, however reservations are required for behind-the-scenes guided tours. Consider purchasing a yearly membership for discounts on admission and purchases.
