Alaska Zoo
The Alaska Zoo is a zoo in Anchorage, Alaska, located on 25 acres (10 ha) of the Anchorage Hillside. It goes back to 1969. A short trip away is Sullivan Arena, 6.2 mi off.
A zoo & aquarium inside Anchorage
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Anchorage
Alaska Zoo is inside Anchorage, which has 232 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 65–67°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Merrill Field (MRI) has airline service, about 6 miles from Alaska Zoo.
Established in 1969
Alaska Zoo dates from 1969. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Alaska Zoo
The Alaska Zoo is a zoo in Anchorage, Alaska, located on 25 acres (10 ha) of the Anchorage Hillside. It is a popular attraction in Alaska, with nearly 200,000 visitors per year.
The zoo is currently home to more than 100 birds and mammals representing some 50 species. The zoo has the widest variety of animals native to the state of Alaska as well as some exotics such as Amur tigers, Bactrian camels, and yaks.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 100 animals · 35 species
- Area
- 25 acres
- Established
- 1969
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.1K a year
A base for Alaska Zoo
To stay close, try Anchorage (232) and Hope (8).
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Alaska Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | in town | — | 232 120 hotels · 6 motels · 54 inns & B&Bs · 25 lodges & cabins · 6 hostels · 14 campgrounds · 7 RV parks | 287,155 | $396K | D− |
| Hope 88% vacation homes | 17 mi south | 25 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | — | — | — |
| Big Lake 41% vacation homes | 28 mi north | 40 min | 11 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 3,585 | $299K | — |
| Knik-Fairview | 27 mi north | 40 min | 3 3 inns & B&Bs | 19,972 | $340K | — |
| Point MacKenzie 52% vacation homes | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,668 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Alaska Zoo
More places people know lie within 52 miles.
16 mi Stadium & arenaSullivan Arena
25 mi State parkChugach State Park
314 mi Scenic driveGlenn Highway
47 mi MuseumAnchorage Museum
58 mi MuseumAlaska Native Heritage Center34 mi Zoo & aquariumAlaska Wildlife Conservation Center626 mi Ski areaAlyeska Resort73 runs · 2,484 ft vertical
51 mi National forestChugach National ForestPhoto credits
Sullivan Arena: Acez1, CC0 · Chugach State Park: Frank K. from Anchorage, Alaska, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Glenn Highway: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Anchorage Museum: James Brooks, CC BY 2.0 · Alaska Native Heritage Center: Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chugach National Forest: Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA, CC BY 2.0
Planning a visit to Alaska Zoo
Is Alaska Zoo in Anchorage?
Yes. It’s inside Anchorage, AK.
When is the best time to visit Alaska Zoo?
June, July and August, with highs of 65–67°.
What is the closest airport to Alaska Zoo?
Merrill Field (MRI), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC), about 8 miles.
Where should I stay near Alaska Zoo?
Anchorage (in town, 232 places to stay), Hope (17 mi, 8 places to stay) and Big Lake (28 mi, 11 places to stay).
Local tips in Anchorage
There are no tips yet, so start one in Anchorage’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.