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