Wildlife and fisheries biologists, safety officers, hatchery staff and game wardens will be on hand for the annual fish and wildlife open house Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Maine Wildlife Park.

Fish, wildlife day in Gray

GRAY – The 10th annual fish and wildlife open house will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Maine Wildlife Park. This event is designed to showcase the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife programs, projects and personnel.

Wildlife and fisheries biologists, safety officers, hatchery staff and game wardens will be on hand and in person to talk about their fishery, wildlife, safety and enforcement programs and projects throughout the day.

The Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park latest project – the new red and gray fox exhibit, will be formally dedicated at 11 a.m. Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Danny Martin will be on hand to dedicate the exhibit.

The park’s resident bald eagle will make several appearances throughout the day so visitors may get an up close look.

Admission will be free for all those attending, although donation to benefit the park would be welcomed and will help support improvements to the park’s wildlife exhibits and displays.

Sunday, Sept. 9, will be Grandparents’ Day. In honor of grandparents everywhere, the park will offer free admission to grandparents, while regular entrance fees for all other family members will be charged.

The final night visit will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, when the park will be open for the “Halloween Night Hike.”

The park has more than 25 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily through Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Regular admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $4, ages 5 to 12; $6, adults; and $4.50, seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3 a person. For more information, call the park at 657-4977 or visit www.mainewildlifepark.com or www.mefishwildlife.com.