Q: My family is traveling to Alaska next summer (2011) and we’re interested in seeing some Alaskan animals other than the usual Bear, Moose, Caribou etc. Do you have any Suggestions?
A: We have a lot of interesting bird species, Golden Eagles are a beautiful example. So are the sea mammals that litter our coasts. A great place to see those are in Seward at the Alaska Sealife Center. They have sea lions, baby otters, octopus and a massive variety of other unexpected Alaskan wildlife. Another option is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. They have the regular Moose, Caribou, and bears but they also have some surprises. They have Lynx, Bison, and Musk Ox! There is also the Alaska Zoo, in Anchorage. The zoo hosts Polar Bears, wolves, llamas, moose, birds of prey, and even Snow Leopards!
Q: About how late can I realistically book for this year? Or thinking early next.
A:In practice, you can try to book the day before you come to Alaska. Unfortunately, this doesn’t guarantee we will have space available. The earlier you book the better your chances of getting the cabin and transportation you want. As far as booking for next year, you can book now! If you are unsure of specific dates and times you can call us at 1-800-808-8068 and ask us to set up an itinerary for you. We are local Alaskans and know about the road conditions and construction along all the major Alaskan routes. We can also advise you on accurate travel times with most modes of transportation. Hope this helps!