Calendar of Events
Community Events

Alaska Zoo, Gateway Hall, Anchorage

• 11/12/25 Wednesday, November 12th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Karelian Bear Dogs Help Protect Wildlife
  

  Nils J. Pedersen, of Fairbanks will present on our 30-year history of contributions to the world of non-lethal bear deterrence, including development of Bear Spray, principles of Bear Shepherding, and the creation of the Karelian Bear Dog Wildlife K-9.
  
  Wednesday, November 12th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

• 1/14/26 Wednesday, January 14th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Whooooo's There? Owls of Alaska
  

  Join Ginamaria Smith and Archimedes the great-horned owl to discover some of the fascinating habits of owls, where they can be found in Alaska, and local owl calls. Lecture features a live owl presentation.
  
  Wednesday, January 14th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

• 2/11/26 Wednesday, February 11th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Dall's Sheep Research in Southcentral Alaska 2009-Present
  

  Learn how studies in the Chugach, Talkeetna and Wrangell St. Elias mountain ranges help us to understand why Alaskan sheep populations have declined by 50-70% in the last few years.
  
  Wednesday, February 11th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

• 3/11/26 Wednesday, March 11th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Bird Collisions
  

  Bird collisions with building windows are a top source of bird mortality and reducing these collisions has been identified as an important action to help halt and reverse declines of North American bird populations. Learn what species are most vulnerable to collisions and what you can do to make your home safe for birds.
  
  Wednesday, March 11th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

• 4/8/26 Wednesday, April 8th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Wednesday Wildlife Series at the Alaska Zoo: Effective Tools for Protecting Bear Attractants, Including Electric Fencing and Defenders' Electric Fence Incentive
  

  In Alaska, bears play an important role in maintaining ecosystem health and biodiversity. Human-bear conflict frequently results in bear mortality and threatens the long-term stability and persistence of bear populations. Additionally, property damage and loss from conflicts can be extremely costly for individuals and communities and reduces social tolerance for bears. Tools designed to protect attractants from bears prevent conflict and help people better share the landscape with bears.
  
  Wednesday, April 8th, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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• 12/11/25 Thursday, December 11th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Alaska's Wild Wood Bison: Past, Present and Future
  

  Join Wood Bison Project Biologist Tom Seaton for an in-depth update on Alaska's wood bison restoration efforts. This presentation will cover the current status of the Lower Yukon-Innoko herd, established in 2015, and the newly released Lower Tanana herd in the Minto Flats State Game Refuge. Tom will also share insights into upcoming plans for future herd releases in other regions of Alaska.
  
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  Thursday, December 11th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska

• 1/8/26 Thursday, January 8th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Nelchina Caribou Herd Update
  

  Are you curious about what happened with the Nelchina caribou herd and how the herd is doing now? Join Glennallen Area Biologist, Heidi Hatcher, to learn about the history of the herd, management and monitoring efforts, the latest status of the herd, and expectations as the herd recovers.
  
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  Thursday, January 8th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska

• 2/12/26 Thursday, February 12th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Collared Pikas: Alaska's Alpine Rock Hoppers
  

  Are small mammals collecting flower bouquets in the mountains? Yes! Alaska's collared pikas have small populations and unique behaviors that help them survive the long winter. In this presentation, Wildlife Biologist, Arin Underwood, presents her research on these elusive lagomorphs.
  
  Register here
  
  Thursday, February 12th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska

• 3/12/26 Thursday, March 12th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Parasites, Pus & Pathogens: A Peek Inside Alaska's Wildlife
  

  Join Alaska wildlife veterinarian Dr. Kimberlee Beckmen for a visual overview of common parasites and diseases you may observe on the outside of animals, and on the inside of animals during the field dressing and butchering process. It will include how to identify diseases and parasites, concerns to humans, safe handling advice, when and how to report observations, and more. Warning: presentation may contain some 'gross' images!
  
  Register here
  
  Thursday, March 12th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska

• 4/9/26 Thursday, April 9th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  Living and Recreating in Bear Country
  

  April is Bear Awareness Month in Alaska. Please join Fish and Wildlife Technician, Wilson Puryear, as he presents best practices on how to safely live and recreate in bear country.
  
  Register here
  
  Thursday, April 9th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Alaska