Alaska Excursions

Alaska Excursions

Wide range of glorious day trips throughout Southcentral Alaska.

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Ahpun, the Alaska Zoo's polar bear, plays in her exhibit. Ahpun was rescued near Point Lay in 1998. The zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road, is home to a variety of animals from northern climates, including Amur tigers, snow leopards and yaks.

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Ahpun, the Alaska Zoo's polar bear, plays in her exhibit. Ahpun was rescued near Point Lay in 1998. The zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road, is home to a variety of animals from northern climates, including Amur tigers, snow leopards and yaks.