GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park will close for the season at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Since Friday is also Veterans Day, the park will recognize and thank all past and present Maine military personnel and veterans for their service to the country by offering free park admission for them and their immediate families.

The nature store has wildlife and nature merchandise and the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park Snack Shack will sell the last of their ice cream, soda and light snacks, with all monies raised donated to the park for wildlife exhibit improvements and construction.

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

It has more than 30 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, a fish hatchery and other interactive exhibits and displays. Admission is free for ages 3 and under; $5, ages 4-12; $7, adults; and $5, seniors.

Remember that Family Passes make a great holiday gift; and are available for purchase in the Department online store @ www.mefishwildlife.com.

For more information, call 657-4977 or online at www.mainewildlifepark.com, www.mefishwildlife.com or on Facebook.