5/29/2007

Maine Wildlife Park
Hosts 2007 Summer Wildlife Days
Route 26, Gray
Contact: Lisa Kane @ 287-3303 Lisa.Kane@maine.gov
www.mainewildlifepark.com or Tel: 207-657-4977 Ext: 0
 

Open daily mid-April-November 11 9:30am-4:30pm
Sponsored by the ‘Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park’
These special displays may be viewed from approximately 11:00am to 2:00pm unless otherwise noted.

Saturday June 9 Fly Tying and Fly Casting with Trout Unlimited

If you have ever wanted to try your hand at Fly Tying and Fly Casting, the Wildlife Park is the place to be on Saturday June 9 from 11am to 2pm! Members of the Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited will demonstrate and invite participation from kids and parents alike to learn these popular fishing arts. Several teenage assistants will be on hand to help visitors with their fly tying and fly-casting techniques. Learn how to tie a fly, and then bring it home with you to try in the nearest stream or lake. TU will also have a display featuring some of the many fish and habitat restoration projects with which they are involved. A fun introduction to a sport to which you might ‘get hooked’!

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.

Three popular ‘Night Visits’ will also be offered, when the park opens on moonlight evenings for a June “Creatures of the Night” Hike from 8-10pm; a July “All about Owls Hike”, from 8-10pm, and the very popular October “Halloween Night Hike”, from 6-8pm.

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 November 11th from 9:30am-4:30pm; visitors must leave the premises by 6:00pm.

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.