Alaska Zoo Reviews

I went here when I was a little kid. I took my wife and son today and had a excellent time. Beautiful grounds and animals. Added quite a few things since I was there about 15 years ago.

Great! I live in Alaska and still haven't gotten tired of seeing the zoo. Went during feeding time, a first, which was awesome!

Best place to see all the animals of the tundra in one place.

Very nice exhibits, the animals looked well cared for

The place looks overgrown, along with bored looking animals. Overpriced for what you actually saw. Not convinced they even have half of what they say they do. Waste of time, I hope the animals are getting taken better care of than it seems

This is worth the visit while visiting Anchorage. It's a wonderful place with friendly staff that really do care about the animal guest they are hosting.

Lots of sleeping critters but still a nice walk. They need to redo the map. It was super confusing.

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Not as large as some other zoos but many of the animals are rehabbed or injured and cannot be released into the wild which is prettt neat. Local animals mostly

The admission price was higher than the price stated on their website. Very smelly. Not to impressive.

It was really fun for the most part. Wish there were more animals to see, a lot of them we couldn't even see cuz there were so hidden. Besides that tho it was pretty cool.

Fantastic zoo. Really like the fact that there are no exotics there. Fun to go at feeding time though.

Awesome animals! I come here everytime I'm in town.

A lot bigger place then I expected. Very clean. Nice zoo. Zoo keepers were awsome!

Small but nice zoo. Mostly local animals, well kept enclosures with great viewing angles

Not too big. Spent a couple hours leisurely walking and was able to see everything.

Good zoo to see Alaskan wildlife. Take your Grandchildren or children.

Lots of great animals. Perfect size for small children.

I thought the zoo was okay. My biggest complaint was some of the pens were quite small and there was no sun relief. It was warm the day we were there and some of the animals, with heavy coats of fur, had no protection from the sun's heat. Shade and/or water relief seemed appropriate. On a positive note, they did have a large variety of animal species and it was an overall positive experience.

It's not like three big zoos I've visited, but the children enjoyed it

This zoo was very boring. If anyone says this zoo is amazing is because they don't have other zoos to compare. You would find more wildlife exploring different trails than looking at basic birds and animals you would find in your backyard. My 6 year old niece and little nephew begged for us to leave. Each animal looked lonely and tired:(

Not too shabby; staff was great, facilities were clean, animals were well cared for, just a small zoo

I have lived in Alaska for 40+ years and have visited the zoo regularly, many times per year since it was established and I still appreciate it. Per it's mission, it's a wonderful zoo.

An embarrassment of a zoo....multiple exhibits off display and only animals visible are musk ox, bald eagle, and otter. Noisy, small, poorly maintained.....don't waste your time.

A good portion of the exhibits were empty and overgrown so it was really hard to see some of the animals that were in there habitats

I love our zoo. It's smaller and more simple than others I've been to, but I think it's authentically Alaskan while throwing in a couple of surprises (like Amur tigers for one example). It is setup in a way that you feel like you're walking through an Alaskan forest. Because of this, it isn't the most wheelchair-friendly place in town, but visiting in a wheelchair can be done. The amount of bugs that bothered us while visiting was minimal.

Great small zoo! Nearly all of the animals are rescues--abandoned cubs, healed injuries, or maladies from birth. If you are not from Alaska, there is no better place to see all of the wild arctic animals you have hoped to see. The prices are reasonable and the behind-the-scenes tour is unbelievably detailed and in-depth.

We love to see all natures creatures but just wish they had a lot more room to roam. It's kinda sad to see them in such small enclosures for them.

All zoos get 5 stars from me. Instead of a walk in the park, take a stroll in the zoo! Grab a coffee midway and get some gifts too!

Yearly pass is a great value and supports the animals

It has been a long time since I've been there. Loved seeing all the animals. It sure changed. Love, love.

Wasn't really impressed with the selection of animals or their habitat.

We loved all the animals !! Especially the baby bears and baby moose that came to the zoo as rescues !!

This is not a big zoo. You can see polar bear, brown and black , wolf, fox, cayotees, camel, yalk, musk ox, llama, lynx and few more animals and birds.

Its a great little place to walk and look at local and northern animals with family.

A very nice zoo with a nice selection of animals in natural looking surroundings. There is even a free shuttle provided from downtown Anchorage! Highly recommend if in Anchorage.

Nice small zoo. Needs some TLC done around the zoo.

This zoo has some nice areas and ideas. The animals generally looked well taken care of. The facilities and condition of the zoo were poorly kept, and the total lack of on-screen signage directing customers, especially tourists was disappointing.

I loved this zoo I wish their were more animals though and was handicap friendly it's not paved and because of that wheelchairs and dirt don't really work out that great but it was very beautiful and I did enjoy the animal's I did see though

Good zoo. Since animals of exhibit and it want labeled. I hear it it's better in the mornings and at feeding time

Small zoo, quite rundown and small enclosures for animals... I wouldn't waste my money on it if I knew before hand, hopefully they get some more funding to improve and keep helping the animals.

Always a good experience when I visit. It gives everyone a chance to get an up close look at animals found in Alaska and some from other parts of the world. I like supporting the zoo because they do great rehabilitation work and educate the public a out wildlife.

You can hike here from the Bus :) Great local wildlife and good food at the cantina.

Very nice but very short walked the whole zoo in an hour

Do not waste your time or money at the Alaska Zoo. We spent over $40 for our three children and myself and barely saw anything. Most of the pens were empty. Everything that could be chained off, including photo opportunities and playground were unavailable. When at the petting zoo section, the zoo employees allowed children who were apart of their camp into the petting zoo. We waited to ask if our children could do the petting zoo. They were not allowed. It was really unfair to watch a group of many children petting the animals and then be told other children were not able to do so. The only thing the children were happy to see was the harbor seals, so they asked to go see them again. When we walked back the lower section was chained off for no apparent reason. Their were no employees around to ask why we could not see one of the few animals visible and active. SERIOUSLY the WORST zoo we have ever been to! We will not be back ever again.

We saw almost all the animals they have. It is very walkable and the babies made it there coolest zoo visit ever.

I really liked this zoo, more than most I've been to. It was a nice last stop on our last day in Alaska, but compared to all the epic adventures and scenery we experienced, including native animals in the wild, it felt a bit tame by comparison. The zoo is not overwhelmingly large, but features mostly animals native to Alaska. It's a great opportunity to see them up close, as out in the wilderness you typically need high-powered binoculars or a stroke of incredibly good luck. The enclosures are large enough to give the animals room to roam, but not too large that they can roam far from view. It's a very family-friendly place, evidenced by the large number of mostly local families we saw there. Something I could tolerate, but that didn't necessarily add to the experience.

We love the Alaska Zoo and get the annual family pass. Our 3 year old son especially loves running the trails. Super happy they added a playground for young children.

Really cool. Never expected to ever be able to see a living Snow Leopard but they had 2 there!

I like the layout like your in the woods taking a walk.

A great place to see a lot of wildlife that lives in our great state that you probably would never see outside the zoo.

Nice pleasant place for family. Beautiful arctic animals. Well worth the visit

From the outset this Bear is not there and I expected more from this place and there are hardly any animals

The amount of animal exhibits astonishingly vs size of the city.

It's quite small but they pack alot in that small place. The bear section was great and I could watch those otters all day long. I think overtime as more people visit Anchorage this zoo will grow into something even more spectacular than it is now. This is a must see attraction when visiting Alaska.

Not bad at all. It was raining when we went and there are many covered areas to hang out and watch animals

Loved it here. They're open all year. The coffee/sandwich shop is lovely. I got to see the musk ox in person on a day when the farms would not have been open so I was very happy with my visit. The other animals are mostly rescues or trades with other zoos. The story of how this place started with just one elephant is very touching and unique. The zoo is a non profit and does not get any government funding. The gift shop is nice to visit as well. You can get treats and activities to help support the animals.

Such a nice place to visit with the family! Animals are all easy to view and the grounds are kept very clean. The pathways are gravel so any strollers or wheelchairs should be aware.

The zoo itself is nice and has low admission costs. Unfortunately many of the animal exhibits were concerningly small, especially ones like the brown bear and harbor seals.

I am not sure how well the zoo can provide for the needs of their animals in such constrained habitats.

Best zoo I have ever visited. The variety of animals there is amazing and most are there for their own safety. Beautiful setting, great staff and free shuttle from downtown Anchorage.

Always a great place to visit for Alaskans or visitors. I have an annual pass and go often with my son. Lots of rescued animals and sometimes they are baby bears.

Fun trip for the family. Plan for about two hours with kids, two adults could probably do the whole zoo in about an hour and fifteen.

I was here for a Warehouse 49 event and had a great time. The venue was clean and spacious. I didn't go into the zoo on this trip but when I have in the past it was a great experience! Large enclosures (for a small zoo) and friendly, knowledgeable staff. It's a wonderful afternoon outing for families and couples. They also do some awesome events throughout the year!

Everybody loves the zoo! I just didn't know when I took my mother, who is in a wheelchair, that I would be pushing her in gravel. Leaving and having to push uphill was excrutiating. This was the first zoo I ever went to where the walkways are not paved. To see the seals, we had to go all the way to the end of the display area and cut back to be able to reach it in a wheelchair. Just a little disappointing.

Wonderful zoo that cares for the animals and makes them comfortable

Fun when it s not cold!! And zoolites are entertainment

Adorable little zoo. Majority of animals are indigenous to alaska, but a plenty of outliers. Took us approximately 2 hours to see everything at a moderate pace. Admission is reasonable with a cute coffee shop and gift store. There is a small petting zoo area with chickens, a rabbit and a few goats. Lots of good informational plaques with lots of staff around to ask questions. Polar bear was sleepy today, but the brown and black bears were lively. Very cool 5-dog wolf pack that was also fun to watch. Easy to accidentally drive past as the sign kind of pops up behind the trees, so watch closely as you get near on the road. Will definitely be back!

Great place for family or a relaxed activity with friends! Covid safe! Enjoy =)

Best zoo I ve ever been to! Much more nature-y and not your typical concrete sidewalks and manicured lawns kind of zoo. Many unique animals.