What are five interesting facts about the animal life in Zion National Park?

Cool Facts About Zion National Park Wildlife
  • All of Zion's animals are protected by its National Park designation, whether they are endangered or not.
  • Several rare and protected bird species call Zion home. ...
  • Let's talk turkey. ...
  • Sheep can fly. ...
  • Tarantula are the largest spiders in the southwest—and they live in Zion.




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Zion is home to 68 species of mammal, ranging from the petite kangaroo rat to the sturdy, surefooted bighorn sheep. The most frequent mammal sightings are mule deer, foxes, bats, bighorn sheep, and rock squirrels. The key to a good sighting is to know when and where to look.

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Threatened and endangered species found in Zion include the Mexican Spotted Owl, Southwest Willow Flycatcher, and Desert Tortoise. Rare/Special concern species include the Zion Snail, Virgin Spinedace, and Peregrine Falcon.

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Yellowstone National Park, WY Known as the American Serengeti because of its sprawling landscape and rich wildlife, the 2.2-million acre Yellowstone contains 67 different mammal species—the largest concentration in the lower 48 states.

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When dinosaurs walked in Zion National Park they left imprints in moist, muddy sediments near watercourses. These tracks remained exposed for a short while, allowing them to become drier and harder. Then the imprints slowly filled with contrasting sediments and eventually were preserved in rock.

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Prehistoric Inhabitants Evidence of the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that roamed the earth can be seen today in Zion. In areas like the Moenave and Kayenta formations, visitors can see prehistoric footprints and fossils of plant and animal life.

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What is the best time of year to visit Zion National Park?
  • The park can get as cold as -20°F. ...
  • It's home to 79 different mammals. ...
  • You'll find one of the largest freestanding natural arches in the world. ...
  • It has one of the world's most dangerous views. ...
  • Zion National Park has a subway. ...
  • 4.3 million people visit a year.


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The park enjoys relatively good air quality, but it is upwind of urban and industrial sources of air pollution. Air pollutants blown into the park can harm natural and scenic resources such as soils, surface waters, plants, wildlife, and visibility.

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Pets can harass or harm wildlife by making noise or scaring wildlife away. The only trail that allows pets is the Pa'rus Trail, which begins at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. Pets are not permitted - on any other trails, wilderness areas, on shuttle buses, or in public buildings in Zion.

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Scorpions are found in dry, hot places around the park. They usually live in deadwood or in the dirt. There are thousands of scorpions in the park.

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Yellowstone, Wyoming Yellowstone National Park isn't all bison – it also houses the largest population of megafauna in the lower 48 states, including grizzly bears and black bears. As of 2016, approximately 700 grizzly bears and 500-600 black bears were estimated to live in the greater area of Yellowstone.

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