Maine Wildlife Park

The Maine Wildlife Park, just outside of Gray, Maine, is quite unique. It has wild animals on exhibit but it’s not a zoo. What I found especially inspiring is that many of the animals were brought here because they were injured or orphaned or because they were human dependent – raised, sometimes illegally, in captivity. I also found out that the Park serves as a home for wildlife that cannot survive in the wild. I saw all kinds of animals here for their protection and healing.

After a recent performance at the Park, Curt Johnson, the MWP director, invited me to visit some of the animals. One of the talented staff, Pam Richardson, gave me the grand tour, and what a tour it was. As you can see, I got a first-hand look and experience with many of the animals – porcupines, a skunk, a furry bobcat, a majestic bald eagle, two moose calves named Annie and Wilbur and lots of colorful turtles. I need to mention that most of the time, people are not allowed inside of the areas where animals are kept. I feel very lucky to have had such a special up-close encounter with the animals. I hope you enjoy some of the photos.

And by the way, if you are in the area sometime, you will definitely want to check them out. For more information, go to http://www.mainewildlifepark.com/