The Alaska Zoo

The Alaska Zoo - 25 Acres on O'Malley Road in South Anchorage

25-acre zoo on O'Malley Road in south Anchorage, specializing in Alaska and Arctic wildlife including brown bears, polar bears, moose, wolves, lynx, and Sitka deer. The zoo houses 100+ animals across naturalistic outdoor habitats.

Programs for Kids

Education programs through the Alaska Zoo. Programs include:
- Adventure Camps (summer and school break)
- Wildlife Wednesdays
- Field trips
- Homeschool Programs
- Zoo Snooze Overnights
- Weekly Storytime
- Distance Learning

What's Included

• Alaska and Arctic native species in naturalistic habitats
• Education staff with wildlife training
• Adventure Camps grouped by age band
• Overnight programs with after-hours zoo access

Experience

Anchorage families use the Zoo as a year-round destination, with the cold-climate habitats keeping the zoo fully usable during Alaska winters. The O'Malley Road location is in south Anchorage, reachable from the New Seward Highway.