Friends of Maine Wildlife Park

Friends of Maine Wildlife Park is a volunteer based non-profit organization that works to support the wildlife care and education programs at Maine Wildlife Park.

A Little History

Who They Are

The organization was formed in 1991 when the State of Maine was considering closing what was then known as the Gray Animal Farm. The community rallied together and generated a petition and a plan that ultimately helped keep the park open. Support from Friends of Maine Wildlife Park over the years has helped to make the facility the wonderful place that it is today!

What Friends Do

Volunteers within Friends of Maine Wildlife Park work to raise funds that help support the design and construction of spacious and attractive exhibits for wildlife at the park. Dedicated volunteers also plant and maintain the beautiful gardens and help to welcome visitors during the open season.

Friends of Maine Wildlife Park volunteers operate the Snack Shack which is an important fundraising effort that supports the care of wildlife at the park.

Why They Do It

They are passionate volunteers who believe in the mission of Maine Wildlife Park. Dedicated to helping the non-releasable wild animals that call the park home by donating their time and effort to help make the park a beautiful place for people to visit and learn.

How You Can Help

Friends of Maine Wildlife Park volunteers support the park through hands-on service during the open season and behind the scenes in the spring.

  • Snack Shack Clerks assist visitors with purchasing snacks from the Friends of Maine Wildlife Park Snack Shack.
  • Gardeners propagate seedlings in the greenhouse, then transplant and maintain Park gardens.

Become a Friend today by contacting us at fmwp.pres@gmail.com.

Want to make a donation?

Donations to Friends of Maine Wildlife Park directly support animal exhibits and enclosure construction, as well as gardening and landscape improvements throughout the park.

Donations can be made online or mailed to: 


Friends of Maine Wildlife Park
PO Box 1231
Gray, ME 04039