Maine Wildlife Park hosts Native American PowWow Aug. 9-10

This event has grown over the years, and is tremendously well attended by area Native Americans, most in full native regalia. There will be Native American drumming and dancing demonstrations, craft vendors, singers and traditional foods. Representatives of the Maine Abenaki, MicMac & Passamaquoddy tribes will be in attendance as vendors and presenters, and Native Americans from NH & Mass are expected to be at the park as well. This is a wonderful opportunity to see and learn more about Native American culture, dance, music and traditions, and is an event for the entire family. Plan to spend the day!

The Maine Wildlife Park’s own Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owlet and Red Tailed Hawk will be a part of the Grand Entry each day. All proceeds from the POW WOW are being directed towards new exhibits for our wildlife. Regular park admission fees will be charged. Native Dancers in regalia will be admitted to the park for free on these 2 days only.
This event will go on rain or shine.

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 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on most Saturdays. We encourage visitors to stop by, ask questions and even participate in some activities. One more regular ‘Night Visit’ will also be offered, when the park opens on a moonlight evening from 8-10 pm for an August “Creatures of the Night” Hike from 8-10 pm. In addition, the very popular October “Halloween Night Hike”, is scheduled for Friday, October 24th from 6-9 pm.

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 30 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 9:30 am-4:30 pm; visitors must exit the premises by 6:00 pm. 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.