Welcome to Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
The Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center is the crossroads of conservation and education. Located in downtown Kodiak, the Center is a year-round facility that aims to connect people with the special place that is Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.

The Mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service:
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Kodiak Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
402 Center Street, Kodiak, Alaska 99615 

Winter Hours (September-May)
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday-Saturday
Closed Federal Holidays

Summer Hours (Starting Memorial Day)
9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Open Daily

General Information 907.487.2626
Toll-free 1.888.592.6942
Fax 907.487.2630  

 


Latest Events

Fri, Jan 27th, @7:00pm - 09:00PM
Tools of Bushcraft
Wed, Feb 1st, @10:30am - 11:15AM
FUN
Thu, Feb 2nd, @12:00pm - 01:00PM
Brown Bag Lunch: Bill Pyle
Thu, Feb 2nd, @7:00pm - 09:00PM
New Library Public Meeting & Energy Workshop
Mon, Feb 6th, @8:00am - 02:00PM
KNWR Annual Planning Meeting
New Temporary Exhibit: Tracking from Afar

Bear Display

Stop by the Visitor Center exhibit hall to check out a new exhibit about current brown bear research in the Refuge! 

Learn more about how biologists are able to track bear locations using GPS collars and what they hope to learn from this multi-year study.  Featuring a 10 minute documentary film, "The Kodiak Brown Bear Project" showcasing the majestic scenery and fauna of the Kodiak Refuge.