Fauna
In addition to the farm animals that it keeps in the Children's Farm, Maymont is the permanent home of several animals that are native to the Commonwealth. Many of these have been severely injured and are otherwise unable to fend for themselves in the wild, while a few were given to the park after becoming nuisances in neighboring localities. These animals include several birds of prey including the bald eagle, bobcats, black bears and foxes. Visitors are also able to see white-tailed deer, elk, peacocks and American bison that have been adopted by the park and are featured in habitats around the park.
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A view from Maymont.
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Maymont in the winter.
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Terrace Waterfall in May.
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Wisteria covered pergola
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