THE DEW GALLERY

Panthera leo

Known for his booming morning roars echoing across the Belgrade Lakes valley and licking his chops after feeding time.

Vulpes vulpes (Melanistic)

Loves digging subterranean burrows under granite boulders and greeting keepers with happy vocal chuffs.

Panthera tigris (White Bengal Tiger)

Adores winter snowdrifts! She frequently rolls upside-down with all four paws in the air on fresh powder mornings.

Panthera tigris tigris (Bengal Tiger)

A magnificent 450-pound male who patrols his woodland fence line with calm grace and loves oversized boomer balls.

Cercopithecus neglectus

Recognizable by his distinguished white beard and orange crown crest; loves sitting motionless like a wise philosopher.

Pavo cristatus

Fans his 5-foot iridescent tail feathers whenever morning tour groups stroll past the entrance gift shop.

Vicugna pacos (Huacaya Alpaca)

Gentle, inquisitive herd that lines up along the rustic trail fencing to nibble grain pellets directly from visitor palms.

Saguinus oedipus

Weighing less than one pound each, they maintain constant high-pitched trills and chatter when keepers bring mealworms.

Vicugna pacos

Famous for leaning his neck over the fence to pose in family selfies and gently humming for grain refills.

Panthera tigris

They chuff affectionately at each other every morning and sleep curled up side-by-side on cool autumn afternoons.

Vicugna pacos

Has the softest crimped fleece in the entire herd; loves gentle ear scratches from interns.

Arctictis binturong

Smells naturally like warm buttered popcorn! Uses his fully prehensile tail as an extra limb to hang upside down while snacking on melons.

Ursus americanus (American Black Bear)

Now a towering 500-pound gentle giant who loves scratching his back against rough pine logs and splashing in his water trough.

Ursus americanus

Playful berry connoisseur who will carefully pick individual blueberries and blackberries out of keeper enrichment boxes.

Camelus dromedarius

Unbelievably friendly; gently folds his tall neck down to accept sliced apples and carrots from visitors.

Cercopithecus neglectus

Loves basking on the top wooden rung where morning sun rays warm his grey-and-gold coat.

Sanctuary Landscape

In September and October, fiery Maine sugar maples turn the entire sanctuary path into a gold-and-crimson canopy.

Hylobates lar

Performs breathtaking brachiation across heavy cargo netting and serenades the sanctuary with complex melodic duets.

Ara macao

Greets keepers with a cheerful 'Hello Ruby!' and deftly cracks open whole walnuts with ease.

Panthera leo

Stands atop his granite lookout boulder every sunset, casting a regal silhouette over Pond Road.

Panthera leo

Keen, observant golden eyes that follow interns during morning perimeter rounds with calm dignity.

Panthera leo

Spends up to 18 hours a day napping peacefully on her elevated cedar deck in the Maine mountain breeze.

Lynx canadensis

Famous for his giant, fur-padded snowshoe paws and black ear tufts that can detect bird calls hundreds of feet away.

Lynx canadensis

Moves completely soundlessly through the brush, perching quietly on overhead branches to observe the walking path.

Equus africanus asinus

Has an expressive bray that rings out whenever the feed bucket rattles; adores chin scratches and grain snacks.

Sanctuary Landmark

Marks the entrance where over 50,000 visitors every season begin their quarter-mile wildlife walk.

Capra hircus

Bounces from stone to stone with acrobatic joy and will gently tap his horns against the fence for attention.

Numida meleagris

Trots in synchronized lines along the pathway edges, sounding funny alarm calls whenever a wild squirrel scurries by.

Panthera leo

Loves resting in the cool sand shadows behind the granite retaining wall during hot July afternoons.

Hylobates lar (Gibbon)

Rolls onto his back and peeks upside down through the observation pane whenever children wave at him.

Pavo cristatus

Showcases stunning sapphire-blue neck feathers and a delicate royal crown crest.

Pavo cristatus

Takes slow, majestic steps right alongside visitors on the gravel path as if acting as the official tour guide.

Gallus gallus domesticus

Punctual sanctuary alarm clock! Struts proudly with iridescent green tail feathers.

Ovis aries

Has distinctive curved horns and piebald fleece; comes trotting over whenever she spots a green grain cup.

Panthera tigris

A stare that stops visitors in their tracks—pure power, calm intelligence, and absolute tranquility.

Panthera tigris

Rests his heavy chin on natural cedar tree trunks while afternoon breezes ruffle his orange coat.

Panthera tigris

Paces his perimeter with effortless athletic grace before taking a dip in his water trough.

Panthera tigris

Their contrast—golden orange stripes next to pure white and chocolate stripes—is a visitor highlight.

Cercopithecus sp.

Examines every piece of fruit with deliberate precision, peeling grapes before savoring them.

Vicugna pacos

Striking copper-cinnamon fleece that glows under evening sunlight. Very gentle with small children.

Sanctuary Landmark

Reminds every guest that ticket proceeds directly buy meat, grain, hay, and veterinary antibiotics.

Panthera tigris

Loves hiding behind natural wild ferns before bounding out to chase enrichment water barrels.

Panthera tigris

Lounges peacefully under thick white pine canopy during humid July midday hours.

Panthera tigris

Can stretch his body out to over 9 feet from nose to tail tip when completely relaxed.

Lynx canadensis

Resting her paws peacefully on a warm nursery blanket with her signature black ear tufts already prominent.

Panthera leo

Crosses his massive forepaws with aristocratic dignity while maintaining watchful eyes over his kingdom.

Lynx canadensis

Tilts his head with an inquisitive gaze that instantly won the hearts of tens of thousands of sanctuary supporters.

Ursus americanus

Sits upright like a human on his square concrete block, showing off his leather paw pads and asking for watermelon.

Lynx canadensis

Head tilted with curious intelligence; his thick facial ruff acts like a satellite dish to funnel sounds.

Lynx canadensis

Intensely curious about camera lenses and visitors wearing colorful winter knit beanies.

Saimiri sciureus

Fast as lightning! Leaps across wooden perches with his golden forearms and chatters with delight when given blueberries.

Lynx canadensis

Perches on the highest wooden platform overlooking the nature trail, blending perfectly into weathered pine wood.

Lynx rufus

Distinctive spotted coat and short bobbed tail; loves sunbathing on green moss patches during morning hours.

Camelus dromedarius

Known as the gentlest giant in the Belgrade Lakes region; loves munching sweet hay and posing against fall leaves.

Macropus rufogriseus

Hops gracefully across the soft grass pasture; enjoys clover heads and sitting in quiet contemplation.

Lynx rufus

Sharp, alert profile showcasing the black-tipped whiskers and tufted ear tips characteristic of northern bobcats.

Vulpes lagopus

Changes coats with the seasons—pure snowy white in winter, transforming to smoky gray-brown in summer months.

Cercopithecus neglectus

Makes hilarious vocal smacks while enthusiastically stripping leafy branches with his white-bearded mouth wide open.

Lynx canadensis

The lynx's favorite nap spot on earth—a heavy-duty woven firehose sling suspended 6 feet above the forest floor.

Cercopithecus neglectus

Holds the wooden fence with both hands while gazing with wide expressive brown eyes at afternoon visitors.

Dama dama

Retains charming white spots on a honey-tan coat; tiptoes cautiously over to nibble fresh alfalfa from quiet visitors.

Vulpes lagopus (Arctic Fox)

Dense multi-layered winter coat that insulates down to minus-50 degrees; looks like a cloud with bright eyes and a black nose.

Hylobates lar (Gibbon)

Close-up showing the species' signature white hands, which feature elongated fingers and specialized hook grips.

Chelonoidis denticulatus

Takes slow, enthusiastic chomps out of fresh romaine leaves and dandelion greens.

Macropus rufogriseus (Albino)

DEW Haven's beloved mascot! Beautiful pure white fur, pink ears, and a peaceful bounding gait along the trail.

Capra hircus (Pygmy Goat)

Pokes his eye, horn, and furry muzzle right into the camera frame hoping for one more pellet of animal feed.

Taxidea taxus (American Badger)

Peeks his striped black-and-white face over snowdrifts with an unmistakable feisty expression.

Lynx canadensis

Shows every individual whisker dot, pink nose leather, and golden pupil—an unforgettable wildlife portrait.

Puma concolor (Mountain Lion)

Playfully snatched a heavy-duty keeper's work glove and paraded around like a proud puppy!

Arctictis binturong (Bearcat)

Peeks out of his warm round igloo den with long whiskers and fluffy ear tufts, wrapped in cozy fleece towels.