I'm a big fan of visiting animal conservation/preservation centers over zoos, so I actually did a…read moreGoogle search to find this place, because I wanted the chance to see some local animals that I don't get to see in the lower 48. This place didn't disappoint! When we pulled up to the front gate, Drew greeted us and explained the process. We could drive through the area, or park and walk around (we saw people doing both), but it was recommended that we walk, since you DO get to see everything better that way. I definitely agree with this recommendation, although DO come prepared for colder weather, even if your trip is in the summer. Layers help! We got to see all kinds of animals, and we even got to see one of the bears as it prepared to hunker down and sleep for the night. It was absolutely breathtaking. I have a BUNCH of pics, but I apparently didn't get pics of all of the signs naming the animals, so I had to omit some. I will definitely add more as I better organize them. We ran into Drew again on our way out and chatted with him for a while (it was closing time, but he was really nice and told us to take our time), asked us about our visit and what our favorite moments/highlights were. As it turns out, he's originally from the Houston area! No wonder we all vibed like we did, he was great. Overall, we would 100% visit this place again, and we'll definitely do that during our next trip to Alaska--and there WILL be another trip!

Although it was a rainy day, we were able to drive along the pathway to view some of the animals…read more We only saw a few. There is a lot of parking. Restrooms were clean.

Nice small zoo with a more natural, low-key feel. It is fairly easy to navigate, and I appreciated…read morethat many of the animals are endemic to Alaska and housed in enclosures that blend into the surrounding landscape rather than feeling overly artificial. That said, this is a very modest zoo. There is only one small gift shop, which some may appreciate since the focus stays on the animals, but it also means there are limited amenities overall. If you are expecting a large zoo with multiple exhibits, food options, or lots of interactive elements, this may feel a bit underwhelming. One important thing to note is the terrain. There are several steep hills and loose gravel paths, so visitors should be cautious, especially with children, strollers, or anyone with mobility concerns. Good footwear is definitely recommended, and I would avoid running or rushing through the grounds. In the winter, the zoo offers lights so you can visit after dark, which is a unique feature and adds a different atmosphere. I also recommend downloading the virtual map ahead of time, as signage is somewhat limited and it helps with navigation. Overall, it is a pleasant, simple zoo experience that highlights local wildlife

This is a no-frills zoo. We went here in December, so yes it was cold…read more Animals in cages is always a bit sad to some extent, but you really get the change to marvel at their magnificence in close proximity. Which, speaking of - the animals here are incredibly beautiful. I was surprised at how interactive and active the animals were. The coyotes howl back, the reindeers are clacking antlers, and the wolves will stalk you along the fence. Entry for Alaska residents is $16. There is a small gift shop and coffee shop with good hot chocolate.

Booked the glacier full day trekking tour and had Billy as my guide and couldn't have had a better…read moreexperience! Everything about dealing with this company was a breeze! I booked the day before, the morning of the owner texted me to confirm that I would be picked up at my Airbnb, Billy texted me notifying me when he was on his way. He was kind, responsive, full of information, considerate, and willing to tailor the speed and details to the needs of the group. He truly made this trip enjoyable. Van ride to the glacier is about 100 miles, we stopped at a gas station about half way. We stopped twice for two photo opportunities, and then made our way to the glacier gift shop to sign waivers. Then drove down to the launch point of the trek. There are ample bathrooms down there. Billy did not accompany us on the glacier but that was okay, our guide at the glacier was super sweet and knowledgeable. I felt more than safe! You walk across a floating bridge to get your microspikes and then we spent about 2-2.5 hours trekking the glacier. You do spend most of the hike on the rocky surface, but we did a pretty steep climb on the blue ice to get to the top of our area, we drank glacier water (amazing) and then saw the base of the glacier which was stunning. Post trek we returned to the tent and met up with Billy, he had snacks waiting for us and then drove us up to the lodge for lunch. After lunch we made the drive back, and again Billy was willing to accommodate different drop off points.

We had such a WONDERFUL day dog sledding with our guide Lori…read more Our day started with getting picked up at our hotel in downtown Anchorage. Hotel pickup was super helpful since we didn't rent a vehicle. Lori made a bathroom/coffee stop 45 minutes into the drive. We stopped at a local coffee shop which was so thoughtful instead of stopping at your typical gas station. Afterwards we arrived at our destination for the dog sled tour. We went during the winter and it gets very cold when you are moving on the sled! We are from Arizona so we didn't have snow boots or other items on hand. Luckily snow shoes, heavy gloves, beanies, etc were provided for us to change into so that we stayed nice and warm on the sled. We were paired up and got the chance to sit down and ride in the front of the sled which was perfect for taking videos and pictures. And the other person had the chance to stand up at the back of the sled. We warmed up with a delicious lunch at a nearby lodge and made our way back to Anchorage. Overall, we had such a great day thanks to Lori and the dog mushers. It was truly a one of a kind experience! Highly recommend 907 Tours.

This is a wonderful place for people of all ages to visit. We got to see baby reindeer, which are…read morecuteness beyond belief, as well as feed treats to llamas and alpacas. They have rescue moose and bison you can see up close. You can have a tour from a young, friendly, knowledgeable guide and opt for a tractor ride. Don't miss the amiable tom turkey displaying his feathers. Stop by the food place to see baby quail and cockatoo. The price is reasonable, and you will take home many photos and memories.

amazing visit to the Alaska Reindeer Farm! We did the adult day camp! And it was epic! So many…read moreanimal encounters and met lots of new people! They accommodated my son's power wheelchair well and it was great to go in all the encounters. We especially loved feeding the baby reindeer a bottle!

I booked a winter tour with Salmon Berry that started in Anchorage and traveled to Fairbanks. This…read moretour was amazing. We packed so much in to our week but nothing ever felt rushed and we were able to genuinely enjoy each experience. Our tour guide Laura was so knowledgeable and professional and a joy to spend the week with. I have already recommended this tour to 4 friends and cannot say enough great things about this company, the employees, and the adventures.

Great time! They were able to help us out when we asked for a same-day tour. Got to go to the top…read moreof Alyeska resort with the tram. Also went to the wildlife conservation center and saw the moose, bears, musk oxen, elk, etc. the tour included lunch at our choice of two food trucks. I got the pork belly rice bowl at the Girdwood izakaya. A bit heavy on the salt, but overall an enjoyable meal. Love the blueberry kombucha at the brewery! V, our guide, was informative and helped take pictures of my family! They pick up and drop off at your hotel. Not too sure about the water bottles though. After you are done drinking the tap water, you have to return the bottles for them to recycle. Although they use a dishwasher, it seems a bit strange for me to share bottles with other people.

Spent the day with Levi on a "build your own" tour. We went ourselves so it was pretty flexible -…read moreyou can spend as much time or as little time as you want at each stop or change stops if you'd like. The Mercedes sprinter van is heated and Levi provides zoom lenses you can clip to your phone camera if you want to use them. It didn't work that well with my phone so I skipped out on that. Levi is very knowledgeable and friendly, I'd definitely go with Tent City Tours again. Everything was beautiful in early February! From about 10am-4pm/5pm we saw everything below: Downtown Anchorage Ulu factory Resolution Park Earthquake Park Viewpoint of Downtown Airport Coffee stop (complimentary) Highway stop where we saw ice moving, across Hope Indian Valley Meats (ended up being closed) Scenic spot Wildlife Refuge - bison, wolves, emu, moose, etc. (price included) Lake stop with glacier finger Portage Glacier view (-4 degrees!) Girwood Chair 5 remeal Didn't have time to go up to Alyeska skip

Levi was the BEST tour guide ever! We did a "pick our own" tour where he told us our options and we…read morewent along! It was perfect- he took us to the best views like Beluga Point and FlatTop where he took pictures of our group. We also went to the Tramway where we had lunch. He let us control the music where we sang Disney songs the whole way. We saw an avalanche take place right in front of us and drank the purest Alaska water from a river nearby! It's safe to say when we come back we will be going through Levi's tour company! Thank you Levi !!!

We did the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Scenic Bike Tour and it was amazing. I cannot remember the…read moregirls name who did our tour (June 16th, 2023 9:00 am tour) but she was so sweet and so informative. She was extreme friendly and engaging with the group. We met at the center and then headed into Kincaid Park. We saw some moose on the way into the park and they stopped to let us get a closer look! They set up all the bikes for us and had water, rain coats and gloves since the weather forecast for our trip was rainy. She did a great job giving us the history on the stops through our 10 mile ride. It was relatively flat and the entire path is paved and there were some hills but wasn't too bad. The mosquitos were out even though it was chilly outside so bring bug spray to be prepared. We ran into a mom and 2 baby moose on our trip and had to wait out to see which way they went. Again do I think you can rent bikes and do this yourself - yes but you won't get the history lesson with it and I think that makes it all the difference.

We took the costal city tour and we loved everything about it! It doesn't feel…read morelike you're in the city when you're riding through beautiful woods. The trail was easy for our family and Elly was an incredible guide! She gave us little facts about the area all throughout the tour. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Anchorage!

Tour was awesome. Very friendly and very nice. Informative . Explained a lot about Alaska and took…read moreus around and to an animal sanctuary. Saw animals and enjoyed speaking with our tour guide . Will definitely come again but in the summer and will book a tour with her

We spent our first day in Anchorage doing the mystery sightseeing tour. This was the best decision…read morewe could have made! The tour is reasonably priced and there was so much to see and do that wasn't part of any of the books or brochures. In addition to seeing great sights, the tour guide, Brittney, was amazing to listen to! She clearly knows so much about the state and shared her knowledge. I was sending questions her way, rapid fire, and she was very enthusiastic to answer all of my wild questions. We loved the tour so much, we immediately booked a different "Escaping Anchorage" tour for the next day. I recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great way to see the area! Thanks for the great tour!

This was...an experience to say the least…read more 1) The Wilderness, Wildlife, and Glacier tour was insanely overpriced. Get a rental car and do it yourself, you'll save a ton of money. We did the add on glacier cruise, could have booked it cheaper on our own. Again. Just do these things on your own. Trip started in Anchorage, drove us to the wildlife conservation center. We had about an hour there, so basically only time to watch the bears. We never even looked at the other animals just due to lack of time. Then we drove to the Portage Glacier Lodge for lunch that you pay for yourself, on our way we stopped at two spots to take pics, again places you could just stop at. Food was insanely overpriced. Then to the cruise, the cruise itself is an hour long and seeing the glacier is cool, but the ship and crew were the most rinky dink operation I've ever seen. 2) our tour guide locked the keys to the van inside the van. She did not even call to get help until over an hour after discovering the keys were locked inside. We had to wait at the lodge for almost 2 hours before someone came to bring her the spare keys. During this time no one communicated with us regarding a plan and we were just sitting there waiting. Tour guide "Captain C" was nowhere to be found. She then drove us quite erratically back to Anchorage, I presume out of stress. The pics she took aren't great, not like the ones on other reviews and are mostly blurry. 3) Book with a better group. This was a waste of money.

Best tour we could have hoped for on our first day in Alaska! (did the Wilderness, Wildlife,…read moreGlacier Experience from Anchorage tour) First of all, Grace, our tour guide, was beyond amazing. Not only was she very knowledgeable, pleasant, a good driver, but she also treated us all amazing: she remembered all our names, took photos of each of us on our phones with the views in the background, did a little trivia game at the end of the tour, and took wilderness photos on her camera and shared them with us within 2 hours from the end of tour. And they were great! Secondly, the stops were really fun. We spotted a moose mom with her baby in the wild, saw a few bald eagles, some sheep too. We also had a tasty lunch at Portage Glacier Lodge on one of the stops. Thirdly, the rainy weather didn't affect our experience as all because of Grace's non ending good mood & cool headed nature. Even though the glacier cruise at the end got canceled due to awfully strong winds, we did other stops and had fun. Be flexible and have fun! (the last photos of the animals up close are by Grace, all credits to her!)

We had a great time with Chris, who provided ample interesting information about Alaska's…read moregeological history, fauna, and glaciers. The ride was safe and smooth. Johnson, our glacier hike tour guide snowmobiled us on sleds to the glacier, took us on an exciting trek through the glacier, through ice caves, down snow and ice slides, over ice rivers, educated us on the dangerous terrain, pointed out moose and fox tracks, etc... I have a newfound respect for glacier hiking.

We took the tour with Matt as our guide, he was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! I would…read morestrongly recommend using them! Hopefully you get Matt!