The Large Animal Research Station conducts
public tours of animal enclosures during the summer months, June through September. These
tours allow the visitor a closer view of the muskoxen, caribou and reindeer maintained at
LARS for research and education.
The tour presenters have a background in the
natural sciences and are specially trained in the biology of the animals
maintained at LARS. They
offer a unique and very informative description of:
The natural history and ecology of animals which lived
during the last ice age, and are the only successful large terrestrial mammals to
continuously occupy
the arctic for the past 10,000 years.
Specialized adaptations that allow existence in the arctic
year-round.
An overview of current and past research efforts, and how
this effort is crucial for understanding and managing wild populations for continued
survival.
Tour
Information for 2008
Memorial Day (May 26) - Labor
Day (September 1)
7 days a week
10:00, 11:00, Noon, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00,
4:00
Adults $10, Seniors $9, Students $6
Group tours
Special rates are available for groups
over 20. Please call (907) 474-5724 to schedule group visits.
Transportation
Shuttle service from campus may be
available in 2008. Visit the UAF
Transportation
Services website for more information.
Gift Shop
Open 10 AM - 5 PM, 7 days a week
Some of the items for sale:
Qiviut (muskox wool): raw wool,
lace-weight
yarn, hand-knit hats, scarves and smoke rings
LARS t-shirts, sweatshirts and other
clothing
Coffee mugs, ball caps, toys, candles
and pottery
Alaskan jewelry
Books and educational CDs
All proceeds from admissions and gift
shop sales support continued care of the animal colonies.
Other Information
This is an outdoor walking tour about one-quarter mile in
length. Tours are conducted regardless of weather. Please dress appropriately.
No reservations are needed. Commercial tour groups or other
large groups should contact LARS in advance to arrange special accommodations.
Call (907) 474-5724.
For more information, call (907) 474-7207 or e-mail
fylars@uaf.edu.
The Large Animal Research Station conducts
public tours of animal enclosures during the summer months, June through September. These
tours allow the visitor a closer view of the muskoxen, caribou and reindeer maintained at
LARS for research and education.