Haines, Alaska, United States

Kroschel Wildlife Refuge

Get up close and personal with wild Alaskan animals at the Kroschel Wildlife Refuge. Get up close and personal with wild Alaskan animals at the Kroschel Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy a scenic ride by motor coach to a private sanctuary, run by Steve Kroschel, who has a wealth of experience in working with wild animals. An expert in wild animal behavior, his refuge has provided support and rehabilitation for a number of orphaned and rescued residents, including a Kodiak bear, moose, reindeer, wolf, Arctic fox, lynx, porcupine and mink, allowing these wonderful creatures to live out their best lives in comfort. With your host, enjoy a tour of the facility and the opportunity to get close to the animals as you learn about the work involved in gaining their trust and the understanding necessary to train them. You will also have the opportunity to take plenty of photographs of your new furry friends, before bidding farewell and returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total tim