Protecting Animals and Educating the Public

The Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station is nicknamed by locals as the muskox farm or LARS. Management is handled by the Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of Alaska. Their goal is to "... provide a unique facility for research and education that focuses on ungulates from the subarctic and arctic." The station offers tours to the public and to educational facilities in the area. They also features a variety of education materials and products. Teachers will love using the curriculum materials provided by the station or bringing their students for a tour of the facility. Individual visitors can observe the animals during the summer tours or speak with a guide about science lessons and local wildlife biology. The station also offers experiments for use in the classroom, or students can attend classes in the pens, barns, pastures, and natural areas for hands-on learning experiences. There are also jobs and research projects available for students looking to expand their knowledge of Alaska's wildlife. Public tours are available Memorial Day through Labor Day, seven days a week. Tours typically last about 45-minutes. The station offers both regularly scheduled tours and behind-the-scenes looks at the facility. The profits from the tours and the gift shop are all put toward the support and care of the animals.