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2881 E. Oakland Park Blvd
Anchorage • AK 99501
Alaska Botanical Garden
Spanning about 110 acres, the Alaska Botanical
Garden features 150 native plant species and
more than 1,100 perennials. There is an herb garden,
a wildflower trail, two perennial gardens and
the new Anchorage Heritage Garden, which was
completed in the summer of 2015 and is filled with
native plants that were grown from local seeds.
Called a “small gem located in a large city” by one
recent visitor, the garden attracts both locals and
visitors alike with its serene walking paths, beautiful
flowers and helpful staff that are available to
answer any questions you may have about the gardens.
To the east of the garden is Campbell Creek, which
has a summer Chinook salmon run. Plus, visiting in
the warmer months guarantees that you will see
thousands of flowering plants. The Alaska Botanical
Garden is located about 2½ miles southeast of
the University of Alaska Anchorage and shares a
parking lot with Benny Benson Secondary School.
The garden is also accessible via route Nos. 75
and 1 on the People Mover. Admission rates vary
by season: tickets cost $7 per adult between September
and May and $10 per adult between May
and September. The gardens are open year-round
from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit the
garden’s website
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Alaska Zoo
If the thought of running into some of Alaska’s
four-legged friends in their natural habitat makes
you nervous, visit them (safely) at the Alaska
Zoo. This little zoo rescues numerous critters –
including moose, caribou, polar bears, seals and
wolves, among others – that can no longer survive
in the wild. Anchorage’s residents hold this
quaint zoo close to their hearts – they have even
named all the animals housed there.
However, some recent visitors believe that the
limited offerings and small habitats are drawbacks,
as it can be a bit sad to view the animals in
smaller cage areas.
You’ll find the Alaska Zoo sitting southeast of
downtown along O’Malley Road. The animals
welcome visitors every day, although hours vary
depending on the season. Admission is $15 for
adults and $7 for children. For more information,
visit the zoo’s website.
Potter Marsh Is located about 5 miles south of
the Alaska Zoo and about 11 miles southeast of
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport,
and is accessible via the New Seward Highway.
For more information, visit the Alaska Department
of Fish and Game website.
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