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Anchorage, Alaska
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The Alaska Zoo is the only zoo in the U.S. that houses a musk ox, a species native to the Arctic tundra.
The zoo began in 1966 with a baby elephant named Annabelle, won in a contest by a grocer from Anchorage.
The zoo is dedicated to the conservation of Arctic and sub-Arctic species, including polar bears, moose, and wolves.
The zoo collaborates with various organizations to conduct research and rehabilitation programs for injured and orphaned animals.
The zoo provides educational tours and programs that focus on the natural history and conservation of Alaskan wildlife.
