Anchorage

15 Best Anchorage Wildlife Tours

The wildlife days out of town: the conservation center’s bears and musk oxen, Turnagain Arm’s beluga windows and rainforest walks with glacier finishes. Moose appear in the itinerary and occasionally the parking lot.

1.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Discover Alaska’s wild side on this full-day tour from Anchorage, featuring wildlife encounters, glaciers, scenic viewpoints, and expert-guided photo tips.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“A lot of beautiful photo stops on our way to the wildlife conservation center. Was super icy and cloudy on the morning but got much more sun in the afternoon and the view was even more amazing. Our guide Philip was a great driver!”

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2.Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

Discover Alaska’s wildlife, glaciers, and rainforest on a 4.5-hour guided tour from Anchorage. See bears, belugas, and glaciers with expert insight.

★ 4.5

“It was easy and you could relax and learn about Alaskas changing landscape. What was great was he planned out bathroom stops without us asking for it.”

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3.Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Discover Alaska’s stunning wildlife, Portage Glacier, and scenic drives on this 5.5-hour guided tour from Anchorage, perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 5.0

“Dress warmer and enjoy the view. Hopefully you get Matt as your tour guide he was great professional and you can tell he loved his job.”

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6.From Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Center & Turnagain Arm Tour

Experience Alaska's wilderness with a scenic shuttle tour, wildlife encounters, glacier views, and expert guides for a memorable half-day adventure.

★ 4.8

“Excellent driver and guide in Gary, very informative but shame he couldn't control the wildlife appearances. Seriously, his knowledge was excellent and it was a memorable day trip.”

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7.Alaska Wildlife Day Tour with Free Hotel Pickup

Discover Alaska’s wildlife and stunning scenery on this half-day tour from Anchorage, including wildlife conservation, scenic drives, hotel pickup, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We were picked up at our hotel on time and greeted warmly by Lori. Everything was well coordinated and well communicated. She was very informative and we were able to see some of Alaska’s wildlife!”

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8.Alaska Wildlife Tour

Discover Alaska’s wildlife on this half-day tour from Anchorage, exploring scenic Turnagain Arm and visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for close animal encounters.

★ 5.0

“We expected a good tour but got a great tour. Lots of fun facts, jokes and experiences. The outstanding part was that there was a regional earthquake (7.2), tsunami warnings, and Eli did a calm and rapid workup to determine threat to us. He couldn’t…”

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9.Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour

Experience the stunning glaciers and wildlife of Alaska on a small-group tour from Anchorage, featuring boat cruises, wildlife centers, and scenic viewpoints.

★ 5.0

“This was a great excursion made even better by our tour guide Christina! She was fun, full of energy, very knowledgeable about the area end so personable telling great stories! Seeing the glaciers up close and on the boat was incredible and the views along…”

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10.Seward to Anchorage- Post Cruise Curated Wildlife Tour +Transfer

Discover Alaska’s wildlife, glaciers, and scenic drives on this Seward to Anchorage tour. Small-group experience with expert guides, stunning views, and flexible options.

★ 5.0

“Our driver Corey was funny, engaging and quite knowledgeable about what we were seeing . He is a very good driver and suggested a wonderful stop for lunch the water and snacks were appreciated.”

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11.Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley Glaciers

Experience Alaska’s wildlife and glaciers on a small-group tour from Anchorage, including wildlife sanctuary, glaciers, and scenic viewpoints for lasting memories.

★ 5.0

“Great tour with an enthusiastic guide. Informative and fun. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience including a stop to see salmon spawning in creek, hanging glaciers in Portage valley and especially the Wildlife Conservation Center where you get to see Alaska wildlife up close. Highly recommended. Tour…”

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12.Winter – Wildlife & Turnagain Arm Tour

Discover Alaska's winter beauty on a 4.5-hour guided tour exploring wildlife, Turnagain Arm, Beluga Point, and Portage Glacier, all with round-trip transport from Anchorage.

★ 5.0

“It was a lovely trip and the guide was extraordinary. Extremely informed. Lots of stops. Beautiful countryside.”

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13.From Anchorage: Wilderness, Wildlife, & Glacier Experience

Explore Alaska’s wilderness, wildlife, and glaciers on a guided 6-hour tour from Anchorage, including visits to the Wildlife Conservation Center and Chugach Forest.

★ 4.9

“Our guide Patrick was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the area we went to and showed us much more than we expected. He made everyone feel included. I highly recommend this tour.”

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14.Wildlife Center with Lunch & Local Beer Sampling – Winter&Summer

Discover Alaska's wildlife, scenic drives, and local brews on this small-group tour from Anchorage, featuring wildlife encounters, a hearty lunch, and craft beer tastings.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide Chris was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. Great brewery and food. Scenery was breathtaking!”

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15.Aerial Tram and Wildlife Center tour from Anchorage

Discover Anchorage's natural beauty with a small-group tour featuring an aerial tram ride and wildlife sanctuary visit, ideal for nature lovers and first-timers.

★ 5.0

“10/10 This was a wonderful experience made so much better solely because of David. His love and passion for his job was so infectious that it made the already amazing experience that much better. Best part of my Alaska trip by far!”

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More Anchorage Wildlife Tours

4.8From Anchorage: Portage Glacier and Wildlife Full-Day Tour8 hours$229 5.0Scenic Tour to Wildlife Center from Anchorage4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$129.00 4.5Anchorage’s Winter City Tour = Samples + Stops + WildLife3 hours (approx.)$59.00 5.0Anchorage to Seward- Pre-Cruise Curated Wildlife Tour +Transfer6 hours (approx.)$227.00 5.0VIP Tour from Anchorage to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center3 to 4 hours (approx.)$178.00 4.5Anchorage to Whittier Wildlife Adventure3 hours (approx.)$79.00 5.0Ultimate Anchorage Winter Wildlife & Sunset Tour$179.00 5.0Private Hatcher Pass, Iditarod & Local Wildlife Tour7 hours (approx.)$177.00 3.0Winter – Alaska Wildlife Center with Alyeska Tram6 to 7 hours (approx.)$129.00 4.5Anchorage: Wildlife Conservation Center & Portage Valley4 hours$119 5.0Turnagain Arm Sightseeing Experience and Wildlife Tour$110.00 5.0Ultimate Anchorage Summer Wildlife Tour$159.00 5.0Anchorage to Seward Wildlife Adventure4 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Anchorage: Glacier & Wildlife Discovery Tour (7-hours)7 hours$259 5.0Anchorage Glacier And Wildlife Tour$249 5.0City and Wildlife Conservation Center Tour in Anchorage, Alaska7 hours (approx.)$169.00 5.0Wildlife Conservation Center and Portage Glacier Lake Viewing3 to 4 hours (approx.)$145.00 5.0Wildlife Center with Lunch & Local Beer Sampling4.5 hours$195 4.7Anchorage: Scenic Tour to Wildlife Center4 hours$129 3.6Anchorage: Portage Glacier and Wildlife Explorer Cruise5 hours$239 3.5Alaska Wildlife Center and Turnagain Arm Tour w/Alyeska Tram$109.00 5.0Alaska 9 Day Ocean Wildlife to Interior Wilderness Adventure9 days$7,599 5.0Glacial Lake, Waterfall and rainforest. Beauty of Turnagain!4 hours$265 5.0Private Wildlife, Glacier & Gold Panning (Panoramic Van Max 9)$1,600.00

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Glaciers at commuting distance and sled dogs in training.