North American Wildlife

The North American section of the preserve houses animals that are generally native to Maine, with a few exceptions from other regions. Some of these were originally wild and could not be released because of injury, behavior or legal restrictions. Throughout the year we receive a wide variety of local wild life in crisis which are treated, released or transferred to a facility specializing in that particular species.

Our North American species include Moose, Wolf, Coyote, Black Bear, Raven, Vulture, Owl, White Tailed Deer, Alligator, Lynx, Bobcat, Raccoon and others.

BIG CATS

The Cat area includes animals with many histories. There are pampered retirees from show business, a "pet" lion from a yacht, and placements from zoos. These fascinating and beautiful animals are the least suited to private ownership and the least likely to find a stable home when an owner, for whatever reason, has to place their animal. These include some of the top predators on the planet, and some of the most endangered.

Our Big Cat species include include Lion, Leopard and 3 color phases of Tiger including standard, white, and the rare Golden Tabby Tiger.

RAIN FOREST AND TROPICAL

Kisma Preserve is home to several animals native to Rainforest and tropical habitats: Serval, White Handed Gibbon, Ring Tailed and Black and White Ruffed Lemur, Capuchin monkeys, Common Marmoset, Spot Nosed Guenon, Tortoises, Snakes and birds.

Our Rain Forest and Tropical species include Serval, Colobus Monkey, Gibbon, Ring-tailed Lemur, Fish, Capuchin Monkey, Snakes, Common Marmoset, Tortoises, Spot Nose Guenon, Caiman, Alligator, Prehensile-tailed Porcupine, Invertebrates, Parrots, Golden Lion Tamarin.