Gather a team of friends to investigate a mystery at Clue at the Zoo on the evening of Saturday, August 24th. Take a step back in time to the Roaring Twenties and join us to solve a murder mystery featuring zoo managers as characters in the plot. 21 & over alaskazoo.org/august-24th-cl…

While we hope that moose calves will stay with their mamas in the wild, we are proud to care for them when biologists bring them to us as orphans in need. And they are amazing, resilient, and of course…adorable 🥰 📸 Zoo Husbandry Intern Michelle. #alaska #championsofthewild

The forecast is for sunny skies in Anchorage this weekend - a perfect time for a zoo visit! Open 9am-8pm. Animal feeding experiences and tours available at the gate. 📸 Zookeeper Sarah alaskazoo.org/summer-schedule #alaska #championsofthewild #anchorage #wildliferescue #weloveanimals

Zoo members are voting on names for these Arctic fox sisters. The final choice will be revealed at a Member Appreciation Night this Friday evening, July 26. Buy or renew your membership and check the members-only page or the last member email! alaskazoo.org/july-26th-memb…

Join us tomorrow 7/24, 12-1pm for this concert! Military families with service members or veterans and proof of service have free zoo entry all day from 9am to 8pm, last entry at 7:30pm 🇺🇸 We also have free Storytime for the wee ones in the Gateway Hall at 10:30am.

The official names of our Arctic fox sisters are Lumi and Aspen, as voted by members and announced at last night’s members only event. ❤️❤️ We plan to have more events like this, so be sure to become a member or renew to stay in the loop! app.joinit.com/o/alaska-zoo-a… 📸 Keeper Mitch

There really are no words to describe how amazing Kova is and what a positive impact she has had on Cranbeary’s life. In this video by Zoo Educator Tracy, zoo campers are in awe of Kova’s underwater grace. They learn to love and conserve wildlife through experiences like this ❤️

Zookeeper Sarah went fishing and brought back salmon roe for black bears Zayk (massively drooling!) and PW. Video taken during zoo camp by Educator Tracy Lavin. #championsofthewild #wildliferescue #anchorage #weloveanimals ##thealaskalife #zookeeperlife ##nonprofit #blackbear

Kova the #Olympian #polarbear is attempting a second dive for #gold 🏅Video by Alaska Zoo Facilities Crew Member Ron Miller #viral #olympicpolarbear #alaskazoopolarbear #kova #championsofthewild #paris2024 #wildliferescue #anchorage #weloveanimals #thealaskalife #nonprofit

Our VolunTEEN crew will be at the zoo on Tuesday, Aug 6, 12-4pm to accept cut willow, aspen and birch donations! If you are doing yard work or cutting any of these plants on your property, bring it by the zoo Tuesday to put our teen crew to work 💪 Look for signs off Pacer Road

The Alaska Zoo Kids Fun Run is back in partnership with Healthy Futures and sponsored by Walmart 💕 We are excited to bring back this family favorite on September 14th, 2024. Kids ages 5 to 12. One adult is included free with runner registration. alaskazoo.org/alaska-zoo-kid…

After arriving with biologists as sickly, tiny orphans, coyote pups Brittany and Justin are finally able to be out in the infirmary yard! Your visit or membership helps our nonprofit zoo to defray expenses of round-the-clock care like these pups have received. 💕

It’s fall at the Alaska Zoo! Look how big the moose calves are getting ❤️ plan a visit to see them soon. 🍂 alaskazoo.org

The Alaska Zoo is open today on Labor Day, 9am to 6pm. We hope to see you on our trails! Porcupine photo by John Gomes.

Join us on CATurday, September 28th from 12-4pm for Feline Frenzy at the Alaska Zoo! This public event features wild cat activities, keeper talks, community booths, cat costume contests and so much more. Regular rates and membership use apply. alaskazoo.org/feline-frenzy

It’s been a rainy lately, but we know there are still nice fall days ahead. Rain or shine, the Alaska Zoo awaits you! Plan a visit this weekend and be sure to check out our Fun Run registration for ages 5-12. Only 1 week to register ✨📸 Zookeeper Jenn. alaskazoo.org/alaska-zoo-kid…

alaskazoo.org/alaska-zoo-kid… - register by the end of the day this Friday! The run is on this Saturday 9/14 for registered runners ages 5-12.

We are accepting herbivore carcasses, primarily moose and caribou, for zoo carnivores. This is not a staple diet item, but rather feeding enrichment. Bones, hides and heads - no scraps please! Drop off is the donation freezer in the lower zoo lot. Thank you 🐾

Zoo Photographer John Gomes and Volunteer Coordinator Chelsea Vukovich dragged the main starting chute for the Kids Fun Run! The run is Sept 14 8-10am, registration closes tonight 11:59pm. alaskazoo.org/alaska-zoo-kid… for info, and registration for runners ages 5-12