All About Owls Night Hike on July 19th

Volunteer guides will be stationed at several exhibits with a variety of owl mounts to talk a bit about the birds" nightlife. In addition, viewing our resident great horned, barred and saw whet owls will add to the excitement. Owl calls and hoots will be played too, and some of the wild great horned owls living on the park property may respond! The regular admission fee will be charged for this special night visit. *Please note that this special evening program will be cancelled if it is raining. Special owl displays! (The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open!)

A summer series of wildlife exhibits and demonstrations targeted for the general public is offered throughout the season at the MAINE WILDLIFE PARK, located on Route 26 in Gray. "Wildlife Days" are held on consecutive weekends through the summer, and are sponsored by the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park. Presenters featuring a variety of wildlife topics will set up exhibits and demonstrations from roughly 11:00am to 2:00pm on most Saturdays. We encourage visitors to stop by, ask questions and even participate in some activities.

Two more popular "Night Visits" will be offered, when the park opens on moonlight evenings for a an August "Creatures of the Night" Hike from 8-10pm; and the very popular October "Halloween Night Hike", from 6-9pm. The Wildlife Park Nature Store is full of new wildlife and nature merchandise for all ages; and the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park "Snack Shack" sells ice cream, soda and light snacks, with all monies raised donated to the Wildlife Park for wildlife exhibit improvements and new construction. The Maine Wildlife Park has over 25 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily through November 11th from 9:30am-4:30pm; visitors must leave the premises by 6:00pm.

Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $4.00 ages 5-12; $6.00 for adults, and $4.50 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.00 per person. Bring a picnic and spend the day! Family and Community Season Passes are available, and are an incredible bargain for families and groups that visit the park several times over the course of the summer.

For more information about any of these programs, please call the Maine Wildlife Park at 207-657-4977; or check us out online at www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.