Any Alaska resident knows that you don’t have to go to the zoo to get up close and personal with wildlife. Anchorage offers a multitude of opportunities to view local wildlife—often without even trying!
So where can you find the best viewing spots for wildlife?
Dall sheep: Find these sheep at Turnagain Arm and Windy Point (the only location in the world where you can see the sheep near the road at sea level).
Bears: All three species of North American bears live in Alaska. Try out a bear viewing charter to Kodiak Island or Katmai National Park. You can also find bears in Chugach State Park, Denali National Park, and Redoubt Bay.
Birds: Visit the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, home to over 200 species of birds, including bald eagles, trumpeter swans, and Canada geese.
Beluga whales: You might spot Beluga whales around Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm. To see orca, gray, and humpback whales, try a glacier and wildlife cruise from Whittier or Seward.
Caribou: Find caribou at the Denali State Park, Denali National Park & Preserve, and alongside Denali Highway, and in the Kenai area.
Summer is a great time to grab your binoculars and camera lenses and get outdoors to watch our amazing local wildlife! Remember that wild animals are just that: wild. Don’t try to approach, feed, or pet the animals.
We hope you have a safe and happy summer. To find out more about viewing opportunities, visit Anchorage.net.
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