maine Wildlife Park
Maine’s well-known association with the great outdoors extends to conservation efforts and actively protecting the state’s wildlife species. However, the beloved and often furry woodland friends rarely cooperate with our wildlife-watching plans. Conservationists, tour groups, wildlife spotters, and families looking for a guaranteed photo op with some wildlife need look no further than the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray.
Game wardens and biologists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife work together to rescue and rehabilitate these woodland creatures (of all sizes). They bring these animals to the park, providing them with safe, natural exhibits and specialized care administered by Park Gamekeepers. It’s an exciting chance for everyone to connect with nature and introduce kids to the incredible world that surrounds us in Maine.
Set in the southeastern corner of Maine’s Lakes and Mountains in the town of Gray, the park is a 25-30 ride from either the Naples Causeway, Lewiston/Auburn, or Portland; easily accessible from the Maine Turnpike.
Some of the wildlife
These wildlife ambassadors are just waiting to let you snap pictures and learn about them. It’s a fantastic opportunity for families, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and wildlife lovers. The park hosts over 30 species of rescued wild animals that cannot be returned to their natural habitat.
Images courtesy of Maine Wildlife Park, and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
ways to adventure
Eat and Drink
Dining
There are great places to eat around every turn. You’ll find exactly what you’re craving; whether it’s iconic Maine lobster with drawn butter or an espresso coupled with a chocolate croissant
Arts and Culture
Museums
The cities and towns in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains, places of discovery, are home to an eclectic collection of art, cultural, science, and living history museums.
Eat and Drink
Beer Trail
With hundreds (maybe thousands) of miles of hiking, biking, and ski trails and just as many watering holes, Maine’s Lakes and Mountains has welcomed the national craft beer love affair with open arms.
arts and culture
performing arts
Discover a collection of performing arts events that take place throughout the year, from modern and avante-garde dance and equity theater to juggling in a converted barn.
Things to Do
Events
Maine’s Lakes and Mountains is filled with events year-round. Food festivals, concerts and dance, hot air balloons and tough mudders, are all here to delight and enthrall visitors.
Nature and Wildlife
birding
The forests, fields, and wetlands of Maine’s Lakes and Mountains are the ideal setting to experience the thrill of birdwatching. Many highly coveted species can be found in the area’s boreal forests, including woodpeckers and Bicknell’s Thrush.
Plan Your Trip
Maine’s Lakes and Mountains offers a variety of resources to help you plan your next visit, including an annual visitor’s guide, stand alone map, and the new Adventure Guide App.
Visitor's Guide
Our Free Visitor's Guide will help inspire your next adventure along our mountain trails, lakes, scenic byways, bustling towns and more.
Map of the Region
Companion to the Visitor Guide, our dual-sided planning map will help you find your way to adventure in every season throughout the region.
Adventure Guide App
The App will point the way to all kinds of adventures, experiences and destinations in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains with GPS location maps and alerts.
