Our Animals
American Crow
One of the most intelligent species of bird. Very social – may gather in communal roosts of many thousands in a single grove. They are very opportunistic when it comes to feeding – which they mostly do on the ground.
American Kestrel / Sparrow Hawk
North America’s smallest falcon is also the most widespread. Normally hunts from a high perch, swooping down to capture prey. They have a wide variety of prey options and individuals will often specialize in one type or another.
American White Pelican
One of North America’s largest birds with a wingspan up to 9 feet!! Pelicans don’t carry food in their pouches, they use them to scoop up food but will swallow their catch before flying off.
Bald Eagle
The bald eagle, with it’s snowy-feathered (not bald) head and white tail, is the proud…
Fox Squirrels
Highly adaptive, large, North American squirrel. In most parts of Southern California their upper body is brown/grey with a brown/orange underside.
Grizzly Bears
Grizzly bears are magnificent animals. They can be dangerous to humans, particularly if..
Mallard Ducks
One of the most abundant ducks in the world and the ancestor to most blood lines of domestic ducks. They forage in water by dabbing or submerging their head and neck; on land, they graze, pluck seeds and will even grub for roots
Red Tailed Hawk
) As they circle and soar, they can spot a mouse from 100 feet up in the air…
San Joaquin Kit Fox
Kit foxes appear to be able to survive without drinking water. This is an adaptation to…
Sandhill Crane
During mating, pairs vocalize in a behavior known as “unison calling.” They throw…
Snow Leopard
Snow leopards eat meat. They primarily hunt wild sheep and goats. Snow leopards are also known…
Stellar’s Jay
Very common in western forests; predominantly located in coniferous woods. Mostly lives in flocks except when nesting.
Striped Skunks
Animals at the Zoo Durian – Rescued in 2020 – Blind Trillium- Donated from Rehabilitator 2021 Eddy and Ozzy- Rescued in 2021 Description (mephitis mephitis) A stout, short-limbed animal with…
Turkey Vulture
A long-winged, dark-feathered, high-soaring bird of North America. Unlike most birds who are thought to have a poor sense of smell, the Turkey Vulture can locate carrion by odor.
Virginia Opossum
The only marsupial found in North America. Marsupials are mammals who have pouches to carry their young. They’re roughly 2-3 feet in length and 5-15 pounds on average.
Western Burrowing Owl
A long-legged, yet diminutive owl that hunts mostly at dusk and night. They’ll swoop down from a perch, hover over a field and dive, or even run along the ground to catch their prey in their talons.
Yellow-Bellied Marmot
Large rodents most common to the Western U.S. and Southern Canada. Their populations are large and not threatened. They normally live in small colonies of 10-20 individuals; They will generally use/dig multiple burrows for hibernation and for safety. These burrows can end up being quite an intricate network underground. They can be highly social animals and will vocalize in a variety of ways to warn the colony about possible threats.