Large Animal Research Station
4.6 from 74 reviews
Address 2220 Yankovich Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone Number +19074745724
Description University of Alaska Fairbanks Large Animal Research Station offers educational tours about muskoxen and reindeer. We are open for summer May 21st-September 1st. and offer summer tours Tuesday through Sunday at 10am, Noon, and 2pm. We are closed on Mondays. Advanced reservations required for groups larger than 12. Call 907-474-5724 or email uaf-lars-tours@alaska.edu for information.
A Google User
Amazing animals and a great tour guide. So much information on the Musk Ox and their development and the Reindeer and Caribou and their differences as well as relationship and the differences between plains and wood buffalo. The babies were soooo cute🥰
A Google User
Went on a tour with my 1 year old son! It was very reasonably priced as well as super fun and the guys was very knowledgeable. It was 11$ for me and my little guy was free and lasted about an hour and a half. We got to see Musk Ox Males and Female and also their babies. We also got to see reindeer and their babies. It was a great experience that I really am glad we did. The trail was easy and we were able to take our stroller on it.
A Google User
This was a great group experience. Our guide knew SO much about reindeer and musk ox. We really thought it was an excellent side excursion in Fairbanks. We didn’t need a reservation, just show up at a tour time. Very laid back.
A Google User
The tour was very informative! We learned a lot and enjoyed seeing the animals. This isn't a petting zoo and rightfully so. These animals are in a place to thrive. It is a great cause! The muskox skull was much more heavy than I imagined. Also to see their nasal conchae and the their other adaptations is super interesting.
A Google User
Such a cool place to visit! The kids love it and her talking about the muskox and bison.. Riding our bicycles here, we got a little lost, and the hills are daunting. That said, this place is cute and the tour would've been nice, but we got there too late.
A Google User
Go on a cold or rainy day in the summer...reason being is muskox don't like the heat. So if you go on a nice sunny day, they will be hiding in the trees. Andrew was our tour guide and had amazing info. The tour I'd guess was about an hour long with short walks (on rocky path which is doable for any age) from one fenced area to another. Super good knowledge. Highly recommend the tour.
Business Hours
Monday:ClosedTuesday:09:30AM - 16:30PMWednesday:09:30AM - 16:30PMThursday:09:30AM - 16:30PMFriday:09:30AM - 16:30PMSaturday:09:30AM - 16:30PMSunday:09:30AM - 16:30PM
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Parking
- Free parking lot
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