 Plant, algal, and fungal specimens collected during research activities at the park are deposited for future study at a herbarium jointly administered by the park and the College of the Atlantic.A special garden called "The Wild Gardens of Acadia" was established in the Sieur de Monts area of the park in 1961 and has since grown to include more than 400 indigenous plant species found throughout all park areas.The park's wide variety of natural habitats provides homes for many different animal species.