Top Things to do in Alaska
Top Hotels in Alaska
- 1. Pike's Waterfront Lodge
- 2. The Hotel Captain Cook
- 3. Alyeska Resort
- 4. Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown
- 5. The Lakefront Anchorage
- 6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
- 7. Land's End Resort
- 8. Driftwood Inn & Homer Seaside Lodges
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
- 10. Best Western Grandma'S Feather Bed
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What to do and see in Alaska, United States: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
Alaska is divided into five regions: far north, interior, southwest, south central, and inside passage. Although it takes a long time to see the entire state, you can travel through the regions by boat, car, bus, or plane. Hike through the mountains, or venture out on a deep sea fishing or whale watching excursion. Get in touch with nature by camping in the wilderness, or experience your preferred degree of class and luxury in the beautiful, active cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Restaurants in Alaska
1. Valley Aquatics and Reptile Rescue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a locally owned and operated reptile rescue, open to the public. Great opportunity to experience American Alligators, Savanah monitors, Iguanas, Caiman, Very large snakes, Bearded Dragons, Geckos very large fish and lots of turtles.
2. DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 543 reviews
DIPAC's Macaulay Salmon Hatchery Visitor Center offers a unique variety of attractions & a truly Alaskan experience! In May through September, we are open every day there is a cruise ship in town. In October through April, tours are offered by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on hours. In the summer months, get a birds-eye-view of the outdoor hatchery operations while a local guide shares with you the life cycle of Pacific salmon and the workings of the hatchery. Adult salmon start returning in Late June and continue through October. Bald Eagles and seals frequent the hatchery and provide a wildlife viewing opportunity. Once inside, explore our salt water aquariums displaying over 150 species of marine life, including touch-tank aquariums. Venture through our gift-shop where we feature shelf stable salmon products from local processors. A fun, affordable, & educational experience for the whole family!
Reviewed By dolladollabilz - Naples, United States
I never knew what salmon did in their lifetie. It was incredible to behold the ladder. Who new salmon returned to their birthplace to complete their life cycle. Pretty amazing to witness.
3. Alaska SeaLife Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,294 reviews
An education and research-focused aquarium offering underwater views of Alaskan marine animals.
Reviewed By FDinger - Florida, United States
We enjoyed our visit to the Alaska SeaLife Center. They have a great variety of animals and fun, informative exhibits. We particularly liked the aviary, as we were there for a very raucous feeding frenzy! Cover your ears if the Black Oystercatcher is out and about! The seals and sea lions are also fun, and I enjoyed the touch tank. It was very cold, but offered the chance to feel the texture of some interesting animals. There are also some cool fish species as well. I thought some were lying dead on the bottom of the tanks, but realized that life in the arctic seas means they need to conserve energy! There were also some neat crabs. Finally, the Center has a very nice gift shop. I highly recommend a visit to the Alaska SeaLife Center. I almost dinged them a star for cost, but I felt it was overall a good value for the experience and to support their rescue and rehab efforts.
4. Fortress of the Bear
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 917 reviews
Reviewed By Akoni1959 - Los Lobos, Spain
A rescue centre for ‘nuisance’ and orphaned bears. It is housed in an old water treatment plant which provides perfect large and well equipped compounds. One contained two sisters who were orphaned when their mother was shot raiding a farmers chicken pen. They were playing and romping in the pool like cubs should. There were guides on hand to explain how the bears are looked after and to answer any questions. The hope is to either release or if not suitable, find a zoo to take them. The value entrance fee is well worth it to protect and preserve these wonderful animals. Buy something in the gift shop and it all helps with the costs!
5. Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium & Touch Tank
6. Alaska Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,154 reviews
If you've missed seeing Arctic wildlife on your Alaskan adventure, you'll find it at this small zoo, where all the animals have names. You'll see moose, caribou, sheep, wolves, musk oxen, mountain goats and several different types of bears, including polar, grizzly and black bears.
Reviewed By 24nedm - Chapel Hill, United States
My wife and I were visiting Alaska with two teen age granddaughters. I had put together a book of information on things to do in the Anchorage area. They both selected a visit to the Alaska Zoo. It did not disappoint. The first great thing was the free shuttle bus from downtown Anchorage to the Zoo. You can pick it up at the visitor center that is near many of the major hotels. The next thing that I liked was the environment that was well forested and quite peaceful when we went first thing on a Saturday morning. It seemed like the perfect natural setting for Alaskan wildlife. The animals themselves were a big part of the fun. The playful orphan bear cubs, the multiple wolves, the big bears, musk ox, Dall sheep, lynx and a multitude of interesting birds were particular highlights. There are many others, but those were favorites. The teenagers even had fun in the petting zoo. The food service is not fancy, but was very friendly and quick. The gift shop is excellent. We were there for about 3.5 hours and felt it was an excellent time!
