Zoos and Aquariums in Alaska

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in Alaska and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in Alaska

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AAlaska Zoo

Alaska Zoo
  • 4731 O'Malley Rd
    Anchorage, AK 99507-6573
  • +1 907 346 3242
4.0
41+ reviews, 4 sources
  • This is a bit of a disappointment if you are used to the big city zoos with animals in more of a natural habitat instead of small cages...some animals like the tiger, and polar bears and such have more room but not all of the amimals ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The St. Louis Zoo is huge, slick and touristy, so I was pleasantly surprised by the rustic, smaller nature of the Alaska Zoo. The animals are separated by areas of trees and brush; the trails are bordered by low rustic fences. We saw a zoo keeper feeding the tigers, who were up and active, and th... more on TripAdvisor

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Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507-6573

BAlaska SeaLife Center

Alaska SeaLife Center
  • 301 Railway Avenue P.O. Box 1329
    Seward, AK, 99664
  • +1 907 224 6300
5.0
6+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: gift shop, wheelchair accessible, str… more
  • History of The Alaska Sealife Center The center is in a 115,000 square foot building sitting on prime waterfront land. The color of the outside is aqua, made from zink from the Red ... more on Epinions.com
  • Just about every stopover in Seward is bound to include a stop at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Created using reparation money from the 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill that devastated Prince William ... more on Epinions.com

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Alaska SeaLife Center
301 Railway Avenue P.O. Box 1329
Seward, AK, 99664

CAlaska Zoo

  • Anchorage
    AK 99501
  • +1 907 346 2133

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Alaska Zoo
Anchorage
AK 99501

DPratt Museum

  • 3779 Bartlett St
    Homer, AK
  • +1 907 235 8635
3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The Pratt Museum is a small jewel in the Homer community. The exhibits focus mainly on the natural ... more on OpenList.com
  • Nice little museum of Alaskan history. My favorite exhibit was related to the Exxon Valdez spill. They also ... more on OpenList.com

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Pratt Museum
3779 Bartlett St
Homer, AK

EAlaska Getaway

  • 1009 Halibut Point Road
    Sitka, AK 99835-7113
  • +1 907 747 8662
3.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview This nonprofit center takes in injured birds of prey (mainly bald eagles, but also owls, hawks, and other species) for veterinary treatment and release or, if too badly injured, for placement in a zoo or as part of the collection of 25 that live on-site. Visitors get to see the impressive birds u... more on Frommers
  • Overview The only full-service avian hospital in Alaska, the Raptor Center rehabilitates 100 to 200 birds each year. Situated just above Indian Creek, the center is a 20-minute walk from downtown. Well-versed guides provide an introduction to the rehabilitation center (including a short video) and guests ... more on Fodor's

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Alaska Getaway
1009 Halibut Point Road
Sitka, AK 99835-7113