Alaska Wildlife Day Tour: Brown Bears, Moose & Seward Highway

See eight species of Alaskan wildlife in one afternoon without arranging transport

A four-hour guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center near Seward takes you through habitats where brown bears, black bears, moose, caribou, wolves, musk ox, lynx and wood bison live in natural settings. The route includes the Turnagain Arm drive along the Seward Highway with photo stops, and pickup and drop-off at most Anchorage hotels are included. A live English-speaking guide leads the whole tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife tour and scenic drive

• Visit Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
• See native Alaskan animals
• Drive along Turnagain Arm
• Take photos on Seward Highway

The experience

The tour runs four hours total. You get picked up at your Anchorage hotel, then driven to the Center where the guided portion begins. The guide walks you through the animal habitats and explains what you're seeing (the bears, the moose, the caribou and the rest) in a natural setting rather than behind glass. The Turnagain Arm stretch of the Seward Highway is where the drive itself becomes the view: the water, the mountains, the light on the inlet. The operator builds in photo stops along that route.

Snacks are included. You're encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle. The whole group stays together with the guide. This is not a self-guided walk through the Center. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller or pram if needed. The tour wraps at your hotel.

What’s included

• Admission to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
• a fully-guided tour of the animal habitats with a live English-speaking guide.
• snacks.
• free pickup and drop-off at most Anchorage hotels.
• photo stops along the Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 12 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 44 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by 907 Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided afternoon tour with English commentary and hotel pickup included, so you can focus on wildlife and scenery rather than logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on this tour?

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is home to brown bears, black bears, moose, caribou, wolves, musk ox, lynx and wood bison. The guide takes you through their habitats in the natural setting where they live at the Center.

How long is the drive to the wildlife center from Anchorage?

The tour is four hours total, which includes the drive, the guided walk through the Center, and the scenic return along Turnagain Arm. The operator does not break out the drive time separately, but the whole experience fits in an afternoon.

Is the Seward Highway drive part of the tour, or just transport?

The Turnagain Arm stretch of the Seward Highway is part of the tour itself. The route is world-famous for its scenery, and the guide includes photo stops along the way back, so you are not just passing through it.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the hotel pickup point?

Free pickup and drop-off are included at most Anchorage hotels, so you do not need to arrange separate transport to the Center or back. The driver collects you from your hotel and returns you there when the tour ends.

What should I bring with me?

Bring a refillable water bottle. The operator encourages this and you'll have time to refill it. Snacks are included. Wear layers and bring a camera for the photo stops along Turnagain Arm.