Large Animal Research Station

Established in 1979 on a former homestead ranch donated to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the Large Animal Research Station (LARS) is a unique facility dedicated to the study and conservation of Arctic mammals. Once extinct in Alaska due to overhunting and climate changes, muskoxen now roam here alongside reindeer and caribou. Visitors can observe these large, shaggy creatures and learn about the ongoing research aimed at their protection. The station offers a close-up view of these animals, providing a rare opportunity to understand their behavior and the challenges they face in their natural habitat.