The Alaska Zoo

10/13/2026

Join us this Wednesday, October 14th, at the Zoo Gateway Hall for the first Wildlife Wednesday Free Science Lecture of our season. Presenter Nick Deuel from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will lead a discussion of the “Bears of McNeil: Identification, Behavior and Fishing Styles”. The lecture starts at 7 PM and lasts approximately 45 minutes with time for questions at the end. This is a free science lecture best for ages 12 and up. Photo by Katie Larson.

10/09/2026

The clock is ticking on our 15% off membership sale now through October 15! The deal is good for new memberships and also for renewals. If you have an existing membership and you renew at this discounted price, the renewal will be added on to the end of your existing expiration. It’s a great way to save money and take advantage of the many benefits and discounts zoo members have - plus one year of unlimited daytime admission! See our bio/profile links, go to alaskazoo.org or come to the zoo gate.

10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Visit Anchorage Winter Tourism Showcase! Visit alaskazoo.org and click on events to see what we have in store for you this winter ❄️☃️ 📸 Digital Learning Specialist Bree H.

10/08/2026

We are at the Visit Anchorage 2026 Winter Tourism Showcase at the Egan Center today until 2pm! We have lots of exciting experiences in store for visitors this winter - Zoo Lights, and new winter tour “Alaska’s Wild Icons”, winter events and more. Visit alaskazoo.org to plan your experiences! 📸 Digital Learning Specialist Bree H.

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

We have a sale happening now through October 15th for 15% off of new zoo memberships and renewals! Visit https://alaskazoo.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/membership, add a new or renewal membership to your cart, then go to checkout where you will enter "PFD2026" in the discount code box - or visit the zoo and purchase at the gate! If you have a current membership, this renewal will tack on to the end of your current expiration. Save big, give a membership as a gift, and enjoy unlimited daytime entry for a year plus benefits at the various levels. Members also enjoy monthly member events like our upcoming October 22nd craft night plus discounts on Zoo Boo tickets, Zoo Lights and CyberMonday sale, zoo camps and more.