Maine Wildlife Park Hosts 2007 Summer Wildlife Days

Sponsored by the ‘Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park'
Route 26, Gray
Open daily mid-April-November 11
9:30am-4:30pm

Contact: Lisa Kane at 287-3303 or Lisa.Kane@maine.gov or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com (207)-657-4977 ext. 0

These special presentations and displays may be viewed from approximately 11:00am to 2:00pm unless otherwise noted.

Saturday August 18 Navhda Hunting Dogs

Come and see the very popular Navhda Hunting Dogs on Saturday, August 18th. The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to foster, promote, and improve the versatile hunting dog breeds in North America; to conserve game by using well trained reliable hunting dogs before and after the shot; and to aid in the prevention of cruelty to animals by discouraging nonselective and uncontrolled breeding, which produces unwanted and uncared for dogs.

Local hunting dog club members and professional dog trainers will offer exhibits and demonstrations of their working bird dogs, both adults and pups. These talented canines and their handlers will be on hand to demonstrate their flushing, pointing and retrieving abilities on leash and in the field. Come to see what your dog could learn to do; but please do not bring your own pet.

One last ‘Night Visit’ will be offered when the park opens on a moonlit Friday evening for the very popular October “Halloween Night Hike”, from 6-8pm on October 26.

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.