GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park, located on Route 26, will open for the 2016 season at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 15. 

The Maine Wildlife Park is owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The park exists to promote an understanding and awareness of the wildlife, conservation and habitat protection programs and projects of MDIFW.

The Maine Wildlife Park has more than 30 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, a fish hatchery and other interactive exhibits and displays.

The park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and visitors may then stay until 6 p.m.

Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and younger, $5.50 for kids ages 4 to 12, $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $3.50 per person.

FMI: www.mefishwildlife.com, 207-657-4977, https://www.facebook.com/mainewildlifepark/.