DIRECTIONS From the Maine Turnpike (I-95) Take Exit 63 and turn left onto Route 115/202. Cross the bridge, take your first right onto Route 26A North – the Maine Wildlife Parkway (merging into Route 26) and travel 3.5 miles north. The Maine Wildlife Park will be on your right. From the Sebago Lake Region From Route 302 into North Windham, follow Route 115 East into Gray. Take a left onto Route 26A – the Maine Wildlife Parkway (merging into Route 26) and travel 3.5 miles north. The Maine Wildlife Park will be on your right.
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Maine Wildlife Park 56 Game Farm Road Gray, ME 04039
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Welcome to the Maine Wildlife Park, where you’ll see more animals in a day than you could ever spot in the wild! The Park serves as a permanent home for wildlife that cannot be returned to their natural habitats. All kinds of Maine wildlife are here for their protection, and for you to learn about and enjoy.
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Find us on Facebook The Maine Wildlife Park is owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Mefishwildlife.com
VisitMaine.com Photo credits: Marianne Tufts, Deb Plengey, Pam Richardson, Mark Latti, Lisa Kane © 2015
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A visit to the Maine Wildlife Park is a day filled with discovery. There are over 30 species of Maine wildlife to observe and photograph in natural habitats. There are many other things to explore here too!
The Maine Wildlife Park is open from mid-April through Veteran’s Day. Our gates open daily at 9:30AM and close at 4:30PM. Visitors may stay until 6PM.*
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Wildlife Visitor Center Game Warden Museum Nature Trails Dry Mills Fish Hatchery Wildlife & Ornamental Gardens Picnic Area Nature Store Snack Shack Interpretive Displays Special Programming
*Park and admission gate closing time is set back by 1 hour from October 15 through November 11.
ADMISSION FEES
3 and under Child (4-12) Adult (13-59) Senior (60 and up)
Free $5.50 $7.50 $5.50
Special group rates are $3.50 per person for a group of 15 or more. Various Season Passes are available, including a Family Pass for $75.
The park offers special weekend programs that feature wildlife presentations and events for all ages from May to October. Weekday programs are also available by reservation for a small additional fee. These include wildlife and conservation education programs, taught by professionals, as well as guided tours of the Park led by trained volunteers.
Visitors may not bring food into the Park to feed our animals. Special feed for the deer, bears, ground birds and fish is available from vending machines that accept quarters. Sadly, we can’t allow dogs or other pets inside the park.
The Maine Wildlife Park provides a fascinating experience for nature lovers of all ages, and a great way to introduce children to the wonders of Maine’s wildlife and the natural world. Bring a picnic and spend the day! There are rustic shelters you can reserve for parties, reunions, birthdays and all kinds of wild gatherings.
For information about Season Passes, accessibility and special events; or to reserve outdoor shelters or tours please call 207-657-4977.
Many of our animals are here because they were injured or orphaned, or because they are human dependent – raised, sometimes illegally, in captivity. The Maine Wildlife Park is one of the few places you’re guaranteed to see a real Maine moose!
ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! SOME OF THE MANY ANIMALS YOU’LL ENCOUNTER AT THE MAINE WILDLIFE PARK INCLUDE: Moose, Black Bear, Canada Lynx, White-tailed Deer, Cougar, Opossum, Porcupine , Fisher, Bobcat, Raccoon, Hawks, Owls, Turkey Vulture, Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle, Raven, Skunk, Woodchuck, Coyote, Wild Turkey, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Rare Native Turtles, Native Snakes, Coldwater Fish
Professional and amateur photographers alike can get once-in-a-lifetime, close-range pictures or video of our wildlife with a Summer or Winter Photographer’s Admission Pass. Pass holders have special guided access to the enclosures to take up-close shots that are clear of fences or obstacles. Summer Photo Pass Fee: $50.00/hour/per person Winter Photo Pass Fee: $150/1st hour $50/per person each additional hour Reservations are required one week in advance. Visit our website to learn more!
