September 24, 2013

MEET GAME WARDEN STARS OF NORTH WOODS LAW AT THE MAINE WILDLIFE PARK THIS SATURDAY!

?A great place to see that moose!?

MAINE WILDLIFE PARK Route 26, Gray
www.mainewildlifepark.com

For immediate release

Meet the Maine Game Wardens featured on the popular Animal Planet TV show North Woods Law at the Maine Wildlife Park, off Route 26 in Gray; on Saturday, September 28th, National Hunting and Fishing Day, from 9:30am ? 11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm!

Saturday?s North Woods Law SCHEDULE

9:30-11:30am Meet Maine Game Wardens: Tim Spahr Jonathan Parker Dan Carroll Scott Thrasher Kris MacCabe with K9 Morgan Pete Herring

1:00pm-3:00pm Meet Maine Game Wardens: Rick LaFlamme Dan Carroll Alan Curtis with K9 Cruizer Kris MacCabe

Make sure to bring your cameras to have photos taken with the stars! The Warden Service Operation Game Thief ?Wall of Shame?, Dive Trailer, Airboat and other special equipment and displays will also be available for viewing.

There is no extra fee for this special event, however regular wildlife park admission will apply. Adults $7, 4-12 $5, Seniors $5, 3/under free.

Animal Planet is currently filming a 3rd season of North Woods Law here in Maine, featuring both current and new Maine Game Wardens, for exciting new shows about Maine and the dangerous jobs of our Game Wardens.

Don?t forget to watch the 2nd season?s opener on October 3rd on Animal Planet!

BASIC PARK INFORMATION

The Maine Wildlife Park has over 30 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, a fish hatchery and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily from April 15 through November 11th from 9:30am-4:30pm; visitors must exit the premises by 6:00pm. Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $5.00 ages 5-12; $7.00 for adults, and $5.00 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.50 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. The Maine Wildlife Park is owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The park exists to promote an understanding and awareness of the wildlife, conservation and habitat protection programs and projects of MDIFW. The ever growing and very popular ?Halloween Fest? will run on both Friday and Saturday nights this year, October 19 and 20, 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. For more information about any of these programs, please call the Maine Wildlife Park at
207-657-4977; or visit us out online at www.mainewildlifepark.com , www.mefishwildlife.com or on Facebook!

GEMS OF ROUTE 26
Rich in culture, ecology and history, the Maine Wildlife Park, Shaker Village, Poland Spring Inn and Resort, Poland Spring Preservation Society, Poland Spring Preservation Park, Harvest Hill Farm and the grounds of McLaughlin Garden truly are ?The Gems of 26.? Visitors are encouraged to go and experience the park, as well as five other unique sites -- all less than an hour from each other on the picturesque Route 26 in Western Maine. Route 26 connects Western Maine to the rest of the State via Maine Turnpike?s exit 63 in Gray; meandering through gorgeous countryside and boasting culturally, historically, and ecologically significant attractions. Just thirty minutes north of Portland, a family can spend a day or several days visiting all five important and interesting destinations for very little money ? a true value. www.gemsof26.com