Welcome to the Large Animal Research Station
Locals refer to us by our acronym LARS or as the “muskox farm” but our official title is the Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station. LARS is managed by the Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks to provide a unique facility for research and education that focuses on ungulates from the subarctic and arctic.
If you are a teacher, we invite you to look at our curricular materials and to schedule a visit for your class during the academic year.
Visitors of all ages can safely observe some of our animals on a summer tour and talk to one our guides about the biology of life in the north.
Researchers and instructors can contact us to plan experiments and classes in our barns, pens, pastures and natural areas for biology, ecology, physiology and behavior.
Students can contact us about jobs and research experiences in one of our projects.
Please look through our website and let us know how LARS and the Institute of Arctic Biology can assist you.
New
- We have developed a new look for the LARS Web site and have added many new and exciting features. Take a look and, as always, let us know what you think.
Check out the new sections for Teachers and Students!
- Private Group Tours are available year-round by appointment. Contact 907-474-5724 to schedule your group visit.
LARS Announcements
New Qiviut Yarns have arrived!
Attention Teachers
Get your students excited about learning with a tour to view muskoxen and caribou. View our teacher's section for the new LARS curriculum packets and to book your spring class tours now!
Artist Lacie Stiewing shares her Muskox Art
Click on the photo to see more of these not-to-miss muskoxen
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