Wildlife Center with Lunch and Local Beer Sampling
Description
This experience, is carefully designed to showcase some of the best sights, flavors, and wildlife encounters Alaska has to offer—all in one unforgettable day. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive along the Seward Highway, known as one of the most beautiful drives in Alaska. Along the way, we make scenic stops with opportunities to spot Dall sheep, moose, beluga whales, bald eagles and more The highlight is a visit to the Wildlife Conservation Center, a nonprofit sanctuary for orphaned and injured native Alaskan animals. This center offers meaningful, up-close encounters with bears, moose, caribou, musk oxen, and more in a spacious, natural setting focused on conservation and education. Also included is a visit Girdwood, where lunch is served from a rotating lineup of local food trucks stationed at Girdwood Brewery. There, you'll also have the option to enjoy a curated beer tasting featuring small-batch Alaskan craft brews—a perfect taste of the local scene.
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Itinerary
A visit to the AWCC offers an immersive experience into wildlife conservation efforts in Alaska. Spend 1.5 hours exploring over 200 acres of natural habitats where you can observe a wide range of animals, including brown bears, moose, and wood bison, living as they would in the wild. This visit underscores the tour's commitment to wildlife preservation and offers insightful learning opportunities about Alaska's ecosystem.
At the Girdwood Brewery Company, nestled in Girdwood, Alaska, you'll immerse in a craft beer experience like no other. This visit offers a chance to sample a variety of exceptional beers, from refreshing ales to rich stouts, all crafted with a commitment to quality and the essence of Alaska's wilderness. Enjoy the brewery's rustic charm, savor locally sourced ingredients, and celebrate the vibrant local brewing culture amidst stunning scenery. The Girdwood Brewery promises a memorable taste of Alaska's spirited craft beer scene.
The Turnagain Arm Drive is a breathtaking journey along the Seward Highway, showcasing some of Alaska's most spectacular landscapes. This route winds between the dramatic shorelines of the Turnagain Arm and the towering peaks of the Chugach Mountains, offering unparalleled views of rugged cliffs, tidal flats, and lush forests. As you travel this scenic byway, keep an eye out for wildlife, including eagles, moose, and beluga whales. The ever-changing light and tides ensure that no two drives are the same, making every trip a unique adventure. Whether you're soaking in the views from Beluga Point or stopping to explore the many trails that dot the route, the Turnagain Arm Drive promises an unforgettable experience of Alaska's natural beauty.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(81)
Took the afternoon tour with Chris. The ride was comfortable and Chris was great! He was knowledgeable and friendly. We stopped at Girdwood Brewing Company and was able to do tasters of their beers and ciders and had lunch at the food trucks that were on site. The Wildlife Conservation was nice and the animals seemed to be very well taken care of. We were able to get some really good pictures. Would definitely recommend to someone visiting Anchorage.
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m glad you enjoyed the comfortable ride, Girdwood Brewing, lunch, and your time at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. It was a pleasure having you on the tour!
Wonderful tour. Chris was our guide and shared a lot of information about the area. Beautiful sights and tasty food & beverages. Especially loved the cider. Love what the AWCC is doing for the animals. Really enjoyed the small group atmosphere as you got to socialize and meet other people. Definitely recommend!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the scenery, food, cider, and the visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. It was a pleasure having you along!
Excellent commentary. Great tour guide. Very nice lunch and beer tasting. Comfortable van. Chris was excellent
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the commentary, lunch, beer tasting, and comfortable ride. It was a pleasure having you on tour!
My son and I had a great time with Chris. We learned a lot about Alaska and enjoyed the beer/cider we had with our lunch. We both loved seeing the animals at the conservation center. A very unique experience
Thank you for leaving such a kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed the tour.
The best trip ever. Chris was the most attentive, fascinating, educated guide ever. He was helpful, a great conversationalist and knew his stuff. I could not recommend this tour enough. The stops were amazing. Don't hesitate. Just book it. You will be glad you did.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review — what a compliment! It was a pleasure having you on the tour. I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed both the stories and the stops along the way. We put a lot of thought into making these days memorable, so feedback like this means a lot. Appreciate you recommending us!
We really enjoyed seeing all the animals and the beer and lunch was really good. I got to try reindeer sausage in a crepe! Seeing the moose, bears. Musock, coyote, wolves, owl, lynx, porcupine, and wolverine was great
Thank you so much for the kind review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the wildlife sightings—and we're glad you got to try the reindeer sausage crepe (a true local favorite!). Hope to welcome you back for another Alaskan adventure soon!
Great opportunity to see allow the Alaskan Wildlife in the one place, with beer tasting and beautiful crepes for lunch. Thanks so much to Chris , his knowledge and wisdom.
Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed the wildlife, local bites, and beer tasting. It was a pleasure sharing Alaska with you.
We had the best time. Chris was wonderful. We had several hour we needed to kill while waiting on our flight home after our cruise. We signed up for the excursion because we love food , beer, and animals. In our previous trips to Alaska we hardly ever saw any animals. As we traveled out from Anchorage we stopped because Chris saw Doll Seep playing on the hillside along the highway. We the went to the brewery for lunch an beers. The food truck was amazing. The beers were very good. We then went to the wildlife sanctuary and got up close to bears, musk oxen, bison, moose, elk, an a porcupine. Then on our way back to Anchorage we spotted beluga whales in the Turnagain arm of Cook Inlet. An amazing day for sure. Thanks for a great day
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable day—wildlife, great food and beer… that’s an Alaskan trifecta! It was a pleasure spending the day with you, and we're so glad we could help make the most of your time before your flight. Hope to see you again on your next adventure north!
Amazing Kimberley was our guide and she was awesome. Great stories, she shared so much history. Stopped at beautiful viewing areas at Turn Again Arm. Incredible lunch at Girdwood Brewery. Amazing day. Thank you Kimberley!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing day with Kimberley—she truly has a gift for storytelling and showcasing the beauty of Alaska. From the Turnagain Arm views to the Girdwood Brewery lunch, it sounds like a day well spent! We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to Kimberley.
Great trip, Kimberly the guide was very knowledgeable and fabulous, lots of animals being fed on trip
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great trip and enjoyed your time with Kimberly—she's fantastic at bringing Alaska's wildlife and history to life. Seeing the animals up close during feeding time is always a highlight!
