@lisarosanty: Probably the closest i’ll ever get to a bear in Alaska.. 💌 Follow for more USA travel guides & itineraries! If seeing a bear is on your Alaska bucket list but you don’t want to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a guided bear-viewing tour, this is one of the best alternatives. 📍 Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) Located along the scenic Turnagain Arm, AWCC is a wildlife sanctuary where you can see some of Alaska’s most iconic animals up close, including: 🐻 Brown Bears 🐻 Black Bears 🦬 Wood Bison 🦌 Moose 🐂 Musk Ox 🐺 Wolves 🦅 Other native Alaska wildlife Unlike a bear-viewing flight tour, you don’t need to take a bush plane, boat, or full-day excursion. ✨ Why I recommend it: • Easy day trip from Anchorage or Girdwood • Great chance to see bears up close • Much more budget-friendly than fly-in bear tours • Perfect if you’re short on time 💰 Admission required ⏰ Plan 1–3 hours for your visit 📍 Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center 📍 Girdwood, Alaska Alaska Travel Guide · Alaska Wildlife · Alaska Bucket List · Things to Do in Alaska · Anchorage Day Trip