Where wildlife viewing is guaranteed A visit to the Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26 in Gray, Maine, offers great viewing of moose and other wild animals found in Maine like lynx and bear. Swan Island Wildlife Management Area on the Kennebec River in Richmond, Maine, is known for its deer, bald eagles and wild turkeys as well as its rich history. Today, historic buildings from the 18th century stand as reminders of Swan Island s past. Tours of the island, available by reservation, cover island history, natural history of native wildlife and wildlife habitat management. The Marine Resources Aquarium in West Boothbay Harbor, operated by the Maine Department of Marine Resources, is an exciting way to interact with and observe some of the creatures living in the waters of the Gulf of Maine.
Many mammals call Maine their home, both in the forest and along the coast.
In fact, Maine has more moose, lynx, black bears and marten than any other state east of the Mississippi. Thousands of visitors come to Maine each year to catch a glimpse of a moose. The tallest land mammal in North America, moose can stand over seven feet in height. These huge animals range all over Maine, particularly in northern and western sections of the state. Many guides and outfitters even offer moose-watching tours.