Travel along the scenic Turnagain Arm along the Seward Parkway and admire the majestic views. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and see native Alaskan wildlife up close.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Depart from Anchorage and head south along the edge of the Turnagain Arm on the Seward Parkway. This road is considered to be America’s most beautiful and scenic road, crossing mountain passes and majestic valleys. Along the way, make a Experience the highlights of the Turnagain Arm! This day tour departs Anchorage for the scenic drive south along the edge of the Turnagain Arm on the Seward Parkway. This road is considered to be America’s most beautiful and scenic road, crossing mountain passes and majestic valleys. Along the way we will try to spot moose, eagles and other wildlife. On our way towards the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, we will make a couple of stops for photo opportunities at Beluga Point and Bird Point.

We will visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The AWCC opened to the public in 1993. It is located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm and the entrance to Portage Valley. The center’s mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife and to provide wildlife education and awareness. Animals that are unable to be released or survive in the wild are given refuge in the center’s spacious habitats. Here people can safely get close, observe and photograph some of Alaska’s largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bears muskox, small mammals and birds of prey. During spring and summer, visitors can often witness the rehabilitation of orphaned baby animals of various species.

Please allow up to 4 hours round trip (approximate) from Anchorage for this tour. (Total tour time can be impacted by things beyond our control such as accidents on the road or road construction)

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Admire stunning scenery along the Seward Highway
Stop at viewpoints including Beluga Point and Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge
Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and see wild animals up close
Learn facts about native Alaskan wildlife from your knowledgeable guide
See and photograph some of Alaska’s largest land animals, including moose, bison and elk

 

 

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