Wildlife

Bear Viewing, Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park

Alaska Moose

Alaska Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing is a favorite activity in Alaska throughout the year. Alaska is famous for the great variety of wildlife that is easily viewed in its natural habitat on land and in the sea.

Visitors are recommended to include wildlife viewing on their list of things to do and plan some wildlife viewing time into their itinerary.

 
Whale  and Marine Wildlife Viewing in Alaska

Alaska is famous for its whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, otters, walrus, and other marine wildlife. There are numerous whale watching tours available throughout Alaska. Passengers on cruise ships and day cruises will have plenty of opportunities to see Alaska’s whales and marine wildlife.

Bear Viewing in Alaska 

Alaska is famous for its bears. There are numerous bear watching tours available throughout Alaska. Only in Alaska can you take a floatplane to watch bears feeding on salmon in their favorite river fishing areas, often viewing 10 to 20 or more bears at once! Learn  more - click on the Bears tag and view the Bear Viewing in Alaska article.

Bird Viewing in Alaska

Alaska is famous for its birds–eagles, shorebirds, and migratory birds. There are numerous bird watching locations throughout Alaska. Only in Alaska can you take view the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world–over 2,000 at one location!

Alaska SeaLife Center

Visitors can learn about and view Alaska’s marine wildlife at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska.

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Visitors can view wildlife in a drive-through park setting at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center located south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway.

Alaska Zoo

The Alaska Zoo is a popular attraction in Anchorage with over 100 animals.

More Articles: Click the Wildlife category link for articles in this category.

Image Credit: Top, courtesy Rust’s Flying Service

Learn More - External links coming soon for Alaska Wildlife Notebook Series, Alaska Department of Fish and Game with great information on over 100 of Alaska’s wildlife species.