I've been coming to the Maine Wildlife Park since I was the size of the fingerlings in the hatchery here. That's a long time! My parents used to bring us all the time when we were young; I think because MWP really IS NOT a zoo (so don't come here with that expectation). It's more of a rehabilitation center or sanctuary than anything else, and I think my parents liked how educational, real, and local it felt. We came to see Maine's wildlife in their natural habitat recover from injury, or because they were formally raised in captivity by humans, or because they were orphaned for whatever reason. It's a safe place for ME's critters who can no longer survive in the wild. (PRO TIP: Ask the staff about the animals. They have a list of all their names and how long they've been residents; if you reeeeally pry, the staff also have favorites and it's fun to hear their stories about the animals' big personalities!) I've come back a few times as an adult, and I still appreciate it. It's a gentle, relaxing way to spend a couple of hours. I've seen bears, turtles, raccoons, deer, skunks, and - yes - even moose (though, again, set your expectations accordingly: they are notorious for NOT showing up for us spectators). I have, over the years, spent a stupid amount of money feeding the trout at the pond by the hatchery. There's a ton of information there about how Dry Mills is important to the preservation and continuation of our aquatic ecological balance (they release thousands and thousands of fish into the wild every year, it's incredible!). Maine Wildlife Park itself is worth the visit, but they also have events throughout their open season as well including archery classes, plant sales, fairy-themed days, and harvest parties (just check their website FMI). read more

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Bottom line up front: this is a center for animals which can't be released back in the wild for a variety of reasons. This isn't a zoo. However, you can see almost all the different wildlife that can be found in Maine, most importantly moose. I don't know how much I've spent on moose safaris over the past few years to never see a moose. After a nominal fee, I finally got to see one up close. They're amazing. While there are areas that have seen better days, it's good to see they're investing in improving the facilities. Definitely worth visiting, especially if you come up empty handed after a moose tour. read more

Maine Wildlife Park - Moose! - Zoos Near Me - Gray, Maine

They had a wide variety of local wildlife. The bull moose unfortunately was at the far end of a large wooded enclosure, making it difficult to get a good view. Other enclosures provided close up views of porcupine, fox ann cougar read more

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I came here specifically for the moose. We wanted to see one for our Maine vacation. It was very cute. We did get to see it up close for a couple of minutes before he walked back to his little home in the far back. The park is okay. I liked it wasn't crowded. The price was fair. I wish they had more animals, many enclosures didn't have any creatures. I'm not sure if they all died or what. There was some educational signage but wish there was more. Best exhibit was the raccoons. They were trying to reach at something out of their enclosure. Their little hands grabbing were so cute. I'm not sure what they were trying to get. Acorns ? My kids favorite was probably the hatchery fish. There is a quarter machine you can buy food pellets. When thrown in, the fish attack like piranha! It's so funny. The kids loved that. The lady who collected the turtles to take them inside for the night was a sweetheart, answering any and all questions. Thank you for a good memory. read more

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My sweet in-laws knew that I really wanted to see a moose while in Maine, so they brought my husband and I to Maine Wildlife Park! Maine Wildlife Park is located in Gray, Maine and houses and cares for animals (either permanently or temporary) while they are being rehabilitated. It's super affordable with the highest price of admission being $10. Walking around this peaceful zoo, there are also plenty of picnic areas, benches, bathrooms and snack stands. I loved seeing the bald eagle, albino dear, black bears...and Byron the Moose! Goodness if you could've heard me squeal with excitement...don't worry, Byron wasn't bothered! There are also a lot of educational components - fun facts, various pelts you can feel (I'm sure they died of natural causes), games, etc. I'll definitely be back to visit Byron and the others the next time we're in Maine! read more

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Very good value and great cause. Summoned Myron over to the fence with a moose call. Made my day, cougars and bears were hiding oh well moose meeting was good enough. read more

It was sad and depressing to see. This place use to be a lot better. Almost all the enclosures are empty as well.

Very neat wildlife park where the animals can't be let back into the wild. They have many different animals including bears, moose, birds, and deer. They also have educational talks about different Maine Wildlife. It was 10 dollars to get in and you can stay as long as you like. Cool place! read more

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Love it here! $10 for adult entry and it's a self guided tour, grab a map at the entry gate and get started! We have been multiple times and always love seeing the animals but Byron the moose is our favorite! There's plenty of picnic tables for lunch under plentiful pines, they have a small store to get sandwiches and snacks from, they also have ice cream! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area, wear good walking shoes as there's quite a bit of walking involved. read more

Maine Wildlife Park - Byron - Zoos Near Me - Gray, Maine

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Fun and lots of different animals to see. They don't price gouge either. I'd definitely recommend.

Wow, what a fun experience!! I recently visited with my sister and bro in-law with their 3 kids (aged 3-6) and we had a fantastic time! We came right when they opened and it was fairly busy already, but not so much we couldn't have our own space looking at each animal. The kids loved learning about the different animals, and had a blast feeding the fish (don't forget your quarters to get fish food!!!!) I wasn't sure how the kids would do but they ended up having so much fun. It was just the right size (about 90 mins to get through) that as we were finishing up everyone was just about hitting their limit. I highly recommend a visit - and pop over to the Pineland Farms cafe for lunch afterwards. read more

We visited Maine Wildlife Park on a Friday around lunch time. There was a lot of cars in the parking lot but the park was not crowded. We were able to walk right in and start exploring. We were really impressed by how Maine Fish and Wildlife takes care of the animals who can't live in the wild anymore. The animals all looked healthy and well-cared for. We were able to get up close to many of the animals, including moose, bears, mountain lions, and lynx. Our two children under 6 really enjoyed their experience. They loved seeing all the animals up close. There is a huge picnic area when you walk in, so it would be great for bringing lunch for the family. We would definitely recommend Maine Wildlife Park to anyone who is interested in learning more about Maine's wildlife. It is a great place to take the family for a day of fun and education. Pros: Well-cared for animals Up-close animal encounters Picnic area Educational Cons: Some exhibits were not open yet (opening day) Can be crowded on weekends Overall: We had a great time at Maine Wildlife Park and would definitely recommend it to others. read more

Maine Wildlife Park - Bull moose - Zoos Near Me - Gray, Maine

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I cant believe I forgot to review, we had such a great time here. The Hub and I took our grandson here this summer. This is not a zoo. It was as clean as any anamal park can be. The Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. There is a snack bar where you can get drinks, light snacks and ice-cream. A large picnic area is close to the entra nce. All of the anamals are rescued and would not be able to survive in the wild. The exhibits are clearly marked and informative. The trails flow nicely from one to the other. Seating is nicely placed throughout for us old farts to rest up. I believe most if not all exhibits are wheelchair accessible. We had a great time there and built some sweet memories. read more

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The Park is very nice. Apple Maps sent me to back entrance so check your location. This park is a walk thru park lots of shade. They rehabilitate some animals so a few of the exhibits were empty. Nice restrooms. There were lots of kids there the day we went for a camp program. We were able to spread out from them for the most part. read more

Still a nice place to visit with kids but not what it used to be. Many exhibits were empty and those that had a live animal had only one per exhibit - again - unlike the park even two years ago. Also, I called the office two days before making a 4-hour round trip with grandchildren to ensure the park was open and there were enough animals to make the trip worthwhile, no one was even helpful enough to return my message. Disappointing. read more

This was beautiful, relaxing, so in other words, very 'Maine.' We loved it from start to finish. We went on a beautiful, autumn weekday morning and felt like we had the place to ourselves. The piney smell in the air with the trees turning were everything, but add in all the animals being rehabilitated here and it was perfect. Some highlights included: - The black bears who were fed with a little slingshot that launches a bowl of food to them - The moose, both male and female. I realized I've never actually seen a moose in person, and my god they're huge and amazing to look at - The albino raccoon, another new sighting for me after three decades plus on this planet There was something so simple and nice about this place. We love the San Diego and KC Zoos, and all the big destinations, but the fact is this is a more remote, leisurely, relaxing wildlife area that was just what we needed. It's especially perfect if you have small kiddos as they can run around while being entertained by the animals. read more

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Unfortunately it was a very hot day so the animals were mainly asleep or hiding in the shade or caves. But it seems like a well run facility, and the landscaping (done by local volunteer gardeners) is lovely. For a $7.50 entrance fee for seniors, it was worth a stop for an hour or so. read more

Maine Wildlife Park - Entrance - Zoos Near Me - Gray, Maine

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love this park and their effort to make it better every year. I visited the park when my kids were little and now they are 16, we are still visiting at least once a year and we are very happy to see approvement of the animal's environment. I have an annual ticket to support them as much as possible. Thank you for all you do. read more

You can't leave Maine without seeing a moose and sadly these fellas are fairly elusive. The Maine Wildlife park is a simple solution. Set up similarly to a zoo, the park features indigenous animals who are rescued and recuperating or unable to return to the wild and fend for themselves. The entry fee is more than reasonable and the park well kept. COVID-19 restrictions and precautions are evident everywhere with headsets temporarily put up and one way traffic throughout the park. The animals are well cared for and the current resident moose magnificent. Great way to end our trip and to support the wildlife efforts. read more

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Really nice park, everything is clean and the animals are well cared for. The fish hatchery with my 1 year old was probably the best part and you can feed the fish (make sure to bring quarters). If your around definitely worth a couple hours to look at local wildlife up close. read more

Maine Wildlife Park - Moose - Zoos Near Me - Gray, Maine

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We stopped here on our way up to Bar Harbor. It's a nice little place. Some great animals...the kids really enjoyed seeing the moose, bears, and the big cats. It took us about 2 hours to see and do everything. Fresh air and exercise too. All good stuff. Glad we stopped read more

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This park was great! Spacious, so we didn't feel crowded. There was an interesting selection of animals to see and learn about. I'd never seen an orange raccoon before and I must say, I was in awe! Would recommend this for families, it was a great experience. read more

Maine Wildlife Park - Zoos Near Me - Gray, Maine

We are visiting from North Carolina from June through August 2023 to spend time with our children/grand children. I found this to be one of the worst examples of a wildlife park I have ever visited - and I have been to a large number of them across the US and in other countries around the world. The enclosures are ridiculously small in most cases, very dated and not conducive for viewing the animals or, more importantly, to serve as a suitable habitats for the animals. The selection and number of animals present was also depressingly inadequate. In short, I suggest you save your money and visit the other attractions in Maine or, better yet, simply go pick some strawberries or blueberries with your kids. That would be much more edifying for them in the long run. Give this place a miss!!! read more

Always a great place for all ages. Family of all ages abs great for birthday get togethers

This place was great! It's like a small zoo but all the animals are rescued in Maine and can't be put back in the wild. They come from injury, living with people, or they are orphans. This is a fantastic stop for the kids and it's very interactive and informative. Even one of the volunteers came out and talked with us about the Moose! I highly recommend a visit!!!!!! read more

Absolutely love it here. Best place to take the kids for some awesome family time or even just a walk in the woods.

Great fun for the kids. I love the Maine wildlife park they are always adding new things.

Visiting Maine recently with the family, not much to do because of covid. We stumbled upon this place and we're fortunate enough to be able to go in and see the animals. Due to covid, it was necessary to pre register so we were bummed we made the trip and couldn't go in but due to cancellation, they let us in. Many great animals to see. I love moose and have never been able to see a real one......until today. It sounds silly but it was a dream come true for me. I'm still hoping to see one in the wild someday. read more

Maine Wildlife Park - Zoos Near Me - Gray, Maine

If you are expecting to walk into a San Diego Zoo major sanctuary here in Gray, Maine, then you will be disappointed. This wildlife park is one that represents this great state of Maine extremely well with the assortment of animals that represented the quiet and quaint state we call "The Way Life Should Be". They have assortment of Black Bears and moose that are great examples of Maine. Also the fishery that they are running toward the back of the park, has a ton of trout in large hatcheries that will be placed into local rivers and ponds and lakes later this year. I loved the fact that they also had many Maine Loons littered throughout the park in the gift shops and in small tucked away places and even had some of those wild turkeys gobbling away. Bathrooms littered throughout the park and they are well kept and well cleaned. I felt that there could have been a need for more park attendants to explain some of the features of the animals and habitats. Other than that, for the price it was a great time for the family to go and see some Maine wildlife and explore away from tablets and phones ;) It seems you can pay for an attendant to follow your group and you can also book the picnic areas for birthdays and celebrations. read more

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Beautiful, relaxing walk with great views of animals! Reasonably priced, clean and inviting! It was magnificent being able to see a moose up close. The animals seemed well cared for with space to roam. The trail is flat and easily walkable in 1-2 hours. My 8 and 13 year old enjoyed the experience as did we. I highly recommend you stopping by if in the vicinity read more

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This place is really great. I love finding these kind of things when I travel. For those unaware, this is a sanctuary for animals which the Maine Wildlife Service have rescued for numerous reasons. Some are being rehabbed and will be returned to the wild, others can never be released due to their injury. If you like animals and want to support a terrific organization, I highly taking the time to stop by here. read more

I really enjoyed my visit to this park. The day was hot so it was hard to see some animals because they were hiding from the sun. I would recommend going on a day that is not too hot. Really loved seeing animals I had never seen before! read more

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Nice preserve. Takes around 2-3 hours. I wish they had more information on the animals that are there which cannot be released back to the wild. It's 7.50 per adult. Well worth it if you are within half hour or so. Not worth it if you have to drive an hour. Unless you want to see a moose up close. They also had an albino raccoon, mountain lions, red and gray fox, bald eagle, fisher (like a weasel), porcupine, Brown and black bear. I really enjoyed myself! read more

Fun place to visit and learn about Maine wildlife. Mountain Lion Pass is the most economical way to go multiple times each season.

What a GREAT place!!!!!!!! The park is laid out nicely, there is a great variety of animals in natural settings, and there are picnic tables so you can bring a picnic. I took a group there, and everyone raved about it. We particularly liked the moose, bears, turkey (fanciest turkey I have ever seen), peacocks, and white deer. read more

Very nice place! Came with the family and enjoyed all the exhibits! The animals kept here are either rescued due to being orphaned or injured or some were domestic pets. The trail isn't too long or difficult. You could also feed several animals; we were especially fond of the catapult to feed the bears! read more

Great place to see a moose with out having to hope you find one. Love seeing rehabilitation places that are able to care for wildlife that are not able to take care of themselves have a home where they are safe and able to if they can be released back into the wild. It was nice quite Park. Not huge just that right size to allow plenty of room for the animals as well as a chance to see them too. The only thing I found odd was the entrance fees had to be paid by in cash. Ok fair enough. So they had an ATM right next to the entrance. So you do have WiFi capabilities but, not using it. Yeah it's only $7.50 for adults. It wouldn't be so odd if the gift and snack shop took credit/debit cards. Little confused there read more

Really great place to observe animals native to Maine. All the animals were rehabs, unable to be returned to the wild.

Great selection of animals to view and the information about wild animal preservation is excellent I would recommend bringing your kids to see this little treasure read more

Good spot to stop for few wild animals. Lot of parking. 10$ per adult. Nice picnic tables. Definitely a good way to support wild animals!