The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park let us see animals from all over the world, but did you know that we also have animals that live right here in California?
Roll over each animal photo below to learn about some of Southern California's own fascinating wildlife locals!
Red-tailed Hawk
These birds of prey can often be
seen flying over the Safari Park!
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Mule Deer
These deer like to sneak into the
Park's elephant exhibit and nibble
on browse.
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California Sea Lions
These pinnipeds have been
entertaining at the Zoo's
Wegeforth Bowl since 1935!
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Mountain Yellow Legged Frogs
There are only 150 to 200 of these
endangered frogs in the wild.
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Opossum
The Virginia opossum is the only
marsupial found in North
America.
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Rattlesnake
A rattlesnake's rattle is made out
keratin, the same material as our
fingernails.
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Anna's Hummingbird
Male Anna's are the only North
American hummingbird with a
red crown.
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Coyote
The coyote is a species of canine,
just like domestic dogs!
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Great Horned Owl
The great horned owl is also
known as the tiger owl or cat owl.
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Mountain Lion
Mountain lion, puma, cougar,
panther—this cat is known by
a lot of names!
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Alligator Lizard
San Diego has its very own
subspecies: the San Diego
alligator lizard, of course!
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Ground Squirrel
Some California ground squirrels
are immune to rattlesnake bites!
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North American Raccoon
Raccoons can untie knots, turn
doorknobs, and even open jars!
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California Condor
Condors have no vocal
chords and can only make
grunting and hissing noises.
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Skunk
A skunk can spray its stinky
musk up to 15 feet!
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