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Grand Canyon Wildlife

Beautiful Animals of the Canyon

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Squirrels love a good stretch…

Home to reptiles, fish, and mammals, birds and more, the Grand Canyon is teeming with wildlife and the abundant vegetation that helps support the entire ecosystem.

2Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Grand Canyon Tour Guides

Guided tours allow visitors to experience the Park and observer many of the animals in their natural habitat. The tour guides are knowledgeable about the creatures that inhabit the Grand Canyon and can also tell you about the plant life that surrounds the Park.

3Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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Please Don’t Feed the Animals

The animals found in the Grand Canyon are vast and some of the animals can be found on the endangered species lists.

For example: The Humpback Chub and Razorback Sucker are fish that are on the endangered species list.

Visitors are advised to never feed or approach the wild animals as attacks can occur.

4Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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MAMMALS

Here are only a few of the vast amount of mammals you may observe at the Park:

Coyotes

Bats

Squirrels

Raccoon

Bobcat

Gray Fox

Mountain Lion

5Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468

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GRAY FOX

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RED TAIL HAWK

Birds can be seen throughout the Park and avid birdwatchers often are overwhelmed with the varieties of birds found within the Park. Bird enthusiasts often visit the Grand Canyon and take one of the guided tours to observe birds like these:

Bald Eagles

Golden Eagles

Red-Tailed Hawks

Blue Jays (and other varieties)

Ravens

Wild Turkeys

Turkey Vultures

California Condor

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REPTILES

Reptiles are also part of the animal kingdom at the Grand Canyon

National Park. Quite a few species of reptiles can be found and many

can be observed on a hiking excursion. While caution needs to be

taken for the poisonous varieties – tour guides are well versed in how

to handle any situation and are aware of how to avoid those

creatures that might attack or be dangerous to visitors.

A few Reptiles one might observe:

Chuckwalla Lizard

Short-Horned Lizard

Salamanders

Toads

Grand Canyon Rattler

Diamond Back Rattler

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SALAMANDER

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Have you come out with your family and friends to see me today? Schedule a day to visit all of the beauty of Grand Canyon National Park.

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BATS

Guided tours are usually the best way to learn about the animals and plants of the Grand Canyon. The tour guides are well versed in the dynamics of the park settings and are quite knowledgeable about the vegetation and animals.

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Visit the Grand Canyon Today

Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center

450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023

Phone: 928-638-2468

Group Reservations and Special Events:

Phone: 877-239-3235

Fax: (928)638-2807

E-mail: group2@ngvccanyon.com

Visitor Center hours of operation

March- October open 8:00am- 10:00pm

November- February open 10:00am-8:00pm

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Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center 450 State Route 64 Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023 Phone: 928-638-2468