It's funny. So many folks visiting Wolf Cove Inn, a bed and breakfast in Maine, ask "where can I see a moose?" We tell them about "Moose Alley" between Rangeley and Stratton. However, that's a two-hour drive, though it is one of our favorite day trips in Maine.
Instead, we like to suggest a visit to Maine Wildlife Park. Moose sighting guaranteed! Furthermore, it's only 20 minutes from Wolf Cove Inn in nearby Gray, Maine. Here's what you need to know about this Maine wild adventure.
Maine Wildlife Park
First of all, Maine Wildlife Park is not a zoo. Rather than like a typical zoo, these animals have been injured, orphaned or have become dependentt on humans for their care. Moose, bear, birds and even skunks find sanctuary here. These animals that would unlikely survive in the wild. In total, over 30 species of native Maine wildlife call the park home.
- Birds
- Furbearers
- Large Mammals
- Small Mammals
- Reptiles and Amphibians
What You'll Find At Maine Wildlife Park
The park is structured into about a dozen separate wildlife areas (map of park). Furthermore, a network of walkways containing educational material about the wildlife and their habitat connects the areas. Plenty of paved roads and trails make the park wheelchair accessible too. Walking the entire park covers about 1 2/3 miles.
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The following additional critters also reside at the park:
- Black bears
- A wide variety of deer
- Smaller critters like beavers, porcupines, skunks, and racoons
- Water dwellers such as ducks, geese and turtles
- Many raptors including varieties of hawks, eagles and owls too
- Hunters such as coyote, lynx, foxes and bobcats
- Ground birds including turkey, peacocks, and pheasant
- And more
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Services At Maine Wildlife Park
Additional services are available for you in the park such as:
- Restrooms
- Drinking Water
- Snack Shops
- Gift Shop
- Amphitheater
- Visitor Center (you'll find the snakes there!)
- Warden Museum
- Bring your lunch—they have picnic benches and BBQs.
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Fees, Hours And Directions To The Park
🎈 56 Game Farm Rd, Gray, ME 04039
📞 (207) 822-6460
🌐 maine.gov/ifw/wildlife-park
🔗 Hours & Fees
Gates open daily, from mid-April to mid-October from 9:30am to 4:30pm (visitors may stay until 6pm). Through mid-November, the gates close at 3:30pm.
Maine Wildlife Park is just minutes from the inn, a perfect base for your romantic getaways in Maine. Here are quick and easy directions to follow:
- Exiting the Wolf Cove Inn parking lot and cross route 11 onto Tripp Lake Road.
- Follow about 1.5 miles to Route 26.
- Turn right on Route 26 for about 11 miles.
- The park is on your left just after the Maine State Inland Fisheries building.
Finally, while in that neck of the woods, be sure to visit Alice at the Barn On 26 Antiques. It's only 0.2 miles from the park. If you are looking for some fine Maine antiques, Alice has some pretty nice stuff in there. Be sure to tell Alice that Geoff and Nicole from Wolf Cove Inn sent you.
Visiting Wolf Cove Inn
Wolf Cove Inn is a perfect spot to stay while visiting the Maine Wildlife Park. Our bed and breakfast in Maine is well known for serving you an awesome breakfast along with great coffee from 44 North Coffee. In addition, after learning about Maine wildlife at the park, enjoy a magnificent, lakeside sunset over Tripp Lake.
When you visit you'll find that there are so many things to do in Maine. Grab your hiking boots and set off to explore the natural beauty in our area. Are you a treasure hunter? The largest flea market in Maine is just minutes away for you to indulge in another exploration. Or simply book a sauna or one of our spa treatments. Relax. Unplug. Refresh. It's the escape you were dreaming of.
Ready to explore the wildlife of Maine? Book your stay and start packing your bag!