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.

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

“Did this tour with my friends this winter (December) and had a blast. Melissa was our guide and was very friendly and informative during the tour. The conservation was incredible and we saw so many animals out and about in the snow. We made 4…”

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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

“Fabulous experience. What a great way to spend a day in Alaska. Matt was so knowledgeable and really provided a great experience.!! Highly Recommend!!”

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4.Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Discover Anchorage's wilderness with this small-group Glacier View & Wildlife tour, featuring glacier walks, wildlife encounters, scenic drives, and local charm.

★ 5.0

“It was a great experience. Elizabeth was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable about the area and able to give us time to explore and enjoy each stop.”

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5.Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

Discover Alaska’s glaciers and wildlife on this full-day tour from Anchorage, featuring boat cruises, wildlife conservation, and mountain vistas for an unforgettable experience.

★ 5.0

“All around very pleasant day. Our tour guide Billy was the "Best". Knowledgeable didn't rush would definitely recommend 907 to all”

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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

“Matt was our guide. Very knowledgeable, funny, helpful and organized. Matt had more details and shared more above the area as only a local person could. It was a great trip and I wouldn’t change a thing.”

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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

“This was the cutest tour we’ve done throughout our vacation. Eli was our guide and he was very interactive, excited, and filled with knowledge on various animals, mountains, and lakes. On our way to the Animal Conservation Center we made a stop at a lake…”

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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

“Christina, our guide, was wonderful, upbeat and gave us a wonderful day. We loved the Glacier and the wildlife - a good combination and introduction to Alaska!”

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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

“The trip wasn’t quite what we expected and didn’t do beluga point as road to busy. So we were disappointed, also thought we would have made a few stops to try and see more wildlife.”

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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 guide but conservatory did not have grizzly.The narration and guide was fantastic. I got to see live salmon in the lake near portage glacier.”

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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

“Matt was our guide and he is outstanding. His knowledge is vast and he knew just the right time to arrive at attractions to get the best interactions. Scenery is absolutely stunning and he makes it even better. Highly recommend this tour and this guide”

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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

“It’s a pretty straightforward and easy-going experience. Our ride down to the conservation center was full of good AK information and stories. Got a pretty closeup view of several Alaskan animals like moose and brown bears. The stop at the Girdwood brewery for lunch and…”

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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

“It was fun and absolute must-do activity in Anchorage! David was great at keeping us well informed on Alaska facts both in history and current events. We saw wildlife up close and personal and drive in Seward Highway was comfortable while learning about the fascinating…”

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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.