Eagle River Homeschool
 

Field Trip to Wildlife Conservation Center

Date – Time

October 11, 2024 – 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Location

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward Highway
Girdwood, AK 99587 US

Additional Information

Enjoy a trip to the amazing Alaksa Wildlife Conservation Center. Tour the center, observe all the animals, and learn about porpupines from the Conservation guides.

  • $6.25 per student. (4 and up).  $25 per parent.  Must pre-pay.  Can pay with a credit card on the website, or arrange for CASH payment by emailing - [email protected]
  • Payment is non-refundable.
  • Must sign up and payment made by 5:00 pm on Thursday, October 10th.
  • Space is limited to 40 students.  Must have a 10 student minimum.
  • Trip will take place rain or shine.
  • Dress for the weather and to be outside most of the time.
  • Any snack trash packed in is asked to be packed out.
  • Find out more about the Wildlife Conservation Center here.
  • SCHEDULE:
    1:00pm Arrive / Restroom break / Meet at the playground
    1:30pm Meet AWCC Education staff for Welcome & Expectations
    1:45pm Guided Walking Tour(s)
    2:45pm Porcupine Presentation in Bison Hall
    3:15pm Program end & self-guided time
  • Optional - after the tour is completed many families will head to the Girdwood Playground and skatepark.  Families are welcome to join.  :)
Click HERE for detailed directions!
 

  Can younger siblings come?

Yes. Siblings 3 and under will be free and do not need to be registered on the website signup.  Parents are expected to stay with siblings at all times. Students 4 and up need to be registered on the signup, they will be $6.25 each and will be participating in the class.

*No other discounts will be given as part of this tour (annual passes or military).

*Parents must stay at the event with their children.

*Must be logged in to your account to sign up.