Summer is a great time to watch wildlife in national parks. Here is a short list of what you might find. Check with your nearest park for information about wildlife watching opportunities.
Highlighted Summer Wildlife Watching
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Sea Turtles at Padre Islands
Want to see a newly hatched sea turtle crawl to the shore? April-September is sea turtle nesting season at Padre Island National Seashore.
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Bats at Carlsbad Caverns
Every summer, thousands of visitors gather to watch hundreds of thousands of Brazilian free-tailed bats fly out of their caves.
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Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay
Having spent the winter fasting in Hawaii waters, Hungry humpbacks come home to Glacier Bay in the summer to feast on schools of fish.
Watching Wildlife in Summer
Last updated: September 6, 2024