First Responder Appreciation Day

Join us on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 for AWCC’s First Responder Appreciation Day—a wild day of heroic recognition and animal fun at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. In partnership with the Anchorage Police Department and Anchorage Cops for Community, humans and animals alike are honoring Alaska’s first responders at AWCC with a mix of meet-and-greets, emergency vehicles, family fun, free admission for first responders, and of course wildlife experiences!

What’s in Store?
👋 Meet & Greets: Shake hands with Alaska’s everyday heroes.
🚒 Emergency Vehicles: Climb inside the rigs that keep us safe.
🐻 Wildlife Fun
🍔 Food Trucks: Because even superheroes need snacks.
⭐️Family Fun: Kid-friendly activities, photo ops, and more!

First responders get FREE admission—because saving lives is hard work. Both sworn and unsworn positions get in free! Please bring your badge or work ID. $3 from all other admissions goes to Anchorage Cops for Community; helping strengthen the bond between law enforcement and our whole community.

Visit our website for more information: http://alaskawildlife.org/event/first-responder-appreciation-day-2026/

You may also like the following events from Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center:

• This June, 13th June, 09:00 am, Summer Hummingbird Days in Whittier
• This September, 12th September, 12:00 pm, Big Bears Big Veggies in Whittier

Also check out other Workshops in Whittier, Food & Drink events in Whittier.