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!
These birds of prey can often be
seen flying over the Safari Park!
These deer like to sneak into the
Park's elephant exhibit and nibble
California Sea Lions
These pinnipeds have been
entertaining at the Zoo's
Wegeforth Bowl since 1935!
There are only 150 to 200 of these
endangered frogs in the wild.
The Virginia opossum is the only
marsupial found in North
A rattlesnake's rattle is made out
keratin, the same material as our
Male Anna's are the only North
American hummingbird with a
The coyote is a species of canine,
just like domestic dogs!
Great Horned Owl
The great horned owl is also
known as the tiger owl or cat owl.
Mountain lion, puma, cougar,
panther—this cat is known by
a lot of names!
San Diego has its very own
subspecies: the San Diego
alligator lizard, of course!
Some California ground squirrels
are immune to rattlesnake bites!
Raccoons can untie knots, turn
doorknobs, and even open jars!
Condors have no vocal
chords and can only make
grunting and hissing noises.
A skunk can spray its stinky
musk up to 15 feet!