Get wild at Maine Wildlife Park

Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, ME, is operated by the Maine Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. This is a zoo that’s home to about 30 species of animals native to Maine. All of the animals here are either recovering from injuries or for one reason or another can’t survive safely in the wilderness.

The most popular exhibits are the black bears and the moose. The bear habitat is a bit small, which is bad for the bears, but good for the visitors, who have an unobstructed view. Visitors can even feed the bears, from a distance. The moose habitat is quite large and full of trees. This is good for the moose but bad for the visitors. While we were visiting, the mama and baby moose, who’s name is Annie, were resting in their moose house, and barely visible.

The park has some unusual varieties of common animals including a white porcupine and a white raccoon.
I don’t know if they’re truly albinos or just very rare white animals, but they were certainly cool to see.

The Maine Wildlife Park is located at 56 Game Farm Road in Gray, which is near Portland. There are several private and public campgrounds within easy driving distance to the park. The park is open to the public from mid-April through Veteran’s Day. For more information call 207-657-4977.

Photos: Lew Pinsker