Animals

Wildlife on Mount Wanda

Discover the incredible wildlife that calls Mount Wanda home! Nestled in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area, Mount Wanda is part of a thriving network of parks and open spaces that provide essential habitats for a diverse array of animals. From scampering mammals to soaring birds, this special place is alive with nature's wonders.

Click on the images below to learn more about the fascinating creatures that inhabit Mount Wanda.

Help Protect Wildlife

As you explore, you play an important role in protecting the animals that live here. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure their safety and yours:

  • Keep your distance: Observe wildlife from afar without disturbing their natural behaviors.
  • Don’t feed the animals: Human food can harm them and disrupt their natural foraging habits.
  • Leash your pets: Keep pets on a leash at all times to protect both wildlife and your furry companions.

These small actions help preserve the delicate balance of Mount Wanda’s ecosystem.

Want to learn more about wildlife in the Bay Area? Check out the Pacific Coast Science and Learning Center or the SFBay Wildlife site.

 

Learn More About Animals in the Park

  • Acorn woodpecker perches on branch and turns its' beak to the open sky.
    Birds

    John Muir National Historic Site is a haven of natural habitat for some astonishing avian species.

  • Small deer mouse nibbles on yellow grass.
    Mammals

    Learn more about the furriest critters of John Muir National Historic Site.

  • California salamander plods along on the leaf-littered ground.
    Reptiles & Amphibians

    John Muir National Historic Site is home to a diversity of unique reptiles and amphibians species.

 

Last updated: December 12, 2024

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