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September 12, 2008

Maine Wildlife Park, IF&W to hold Open House on Saturday

Augusta - The 11th Annual Fish and Wildlife Open House will be held on Saturday, Sept.13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26, in Gray.

Admission is FREE for all those attending on Sept. 13, although any donation to benefit the Maine Wildlife Park would be greatly welcomed to help support improvements to the park’s wildlife exhibits and displays.

This event is designed to showcase the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s programs, projects and personnel. Wildlife and fisheries biologists, safety officers, hatchery staff and game wardens will be on hand to talk about their fishery, wildlife, safety and enforcement programs and projects throughout the day.

New this year is the participation of several organizations that partner with the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, such as the Maine Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation, Maine Bowhunters Association, Maine Trappers, Maine Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society and potentially representatives of local ATV and sportsman’s clubs. These clubs and organizations will have demonstrations and displays for the public to view and participate in.

Fall is a great time to visit the park; the weather is cooler, the many demonstration wildlife and flower gardens are in spectacular form; and the wildlife is displaying full sets of antlers and attractive fall fur coats. The Nature Store and Snack Shack will be open for snacks and souvenirs!

One of our final season events, the very popular October “Halloween Night Hike”, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 24, from 6-9 p.m.

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 Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; visitors must leave the premises by 6 p.m.

Normally, admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $4 for ages 5-12; $6 for adults, and $4.50 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3 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.

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