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 Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Tour the center, observe all the animals, AND participate in an extra class to learn about porcupines from the Conservation guides.  This class is a special addition included in the tour.  

  • $6.25 per student (4 yrs. & 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]
  • On signup please UNCHECK Box for parents to show they are attending but NOT participating.  (This way parents won't count towards the 35 student maximum).
  • Payment is non-refundable.
  • Must sign up and payment made by 5:00 pm on Thursday, October 10th.
  • Space is limited to 35 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 years 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 years 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 / memberships cannot be used for this).

*Parents must stay at the event with their children.

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