Maine "Creatures of the Night Hike" to be held August 16th

Mark this evening off on your calendars and bring your family to the "CREATURES OF THE NIGHT" Night Hike, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Maine Wildlife Park, under the light of the full moon. The Wildlife Park, on Route 26 in Gray, will open to the public for a "night walk" so visitors can experience our park and its wildlife at night. We recommend that you bring your own flashlights, and we will cover them with red cellophane to improve your night vision. Volunteer guides will be stationed at several wildlife exhibits to talk a bit about the animals" nightlife. The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open to accommodate our visitors. The wildlife park is a wonderfully safe place to experience the out-of-doors at night. The regular park admission fees will be charged for this unusual night visit. **This special program will be cancelled if it is raining. Please call ahead if you have questions about the weather.** The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open for snacks and souvenirs!

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.

The last and very popular October "Halloween Night Hike" will be held on Friday, October 24 from 6-9pm. Rain Date is Saturday, October 25 at the same time. 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.