Adventure Details:Belugas Count! is an annual celebration that brings together members of the public to focus on the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale, fostering local pride, awareness, and stewardship. The NOAA Fisheries-led event is a collaboration among government agencies, universities, non-profit organizations, tribes, industry, zoos and aquaria across the country, as well as individuals.
You’re invited to join beluga experts from NOAA Fisheries and our partners at outdoor viewing stations throughout Cook Inlet.
At these stations you can:
Help spot and count Cook Inlet beluga whales
Learn about Cook Inlet beluga life history
Find out about ongoing efforts to recover the population and how you can help
Enjoy fun, family-friendly educational activities
Then join us at the Alaska Zoo for a free celebration from 1-4 p.m and enjoy:
Fun, family-friendly educational activities
Booths
Live science talks from beluga experts
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own binoculars or spotting scopes.
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Booking Required
Bookings are closed for this event.
