Zion national park, in Utah, is home to a variety of animals. Lets take a closer look to at the animals that call Zion home.
Mule Deer
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Depositphotos_1991079_XL-1200x798.jpg)
Frequently seen in the park, especially at dawn and dusk.
Rock Squirrel
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Depositphotos_515400570_XL-1200x800.jpg)
Commonly observed in the canyon area.
Desert Bighorn Sheep
![More details Among the largest hoofed mammals in the park, the desert bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis.](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1440px-Grand_Canyon_Nat._Park_Desert_Bighorn_Sheep_3721_6830440812-1200x900.jpg)
A symbol of the park, often seen on rocky cliffs.
Peregrine Falcon
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/erik-van-dijk-i0po_cr-Rq8-unsplash-1200x798.jpg)
Known for its highspeed dives, nests in the cliffs.
Mexican Spotted Owl
![Mexican Spotted Owl](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/james-toose-zWA7Obpb4R4-unsplash-800x533.jpg)
Endangered species found in the park’s forests.
California Condor
![California Condor in flight.](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/California-condor-gymnogyps-californianus-078_21196759264-Copy-1177x1024.jpg)
The largest North American land bird, sometimes spotted in Zion.
Mountain Lion
![cougar](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Depositphotos_64548689_L-1200x800.jpg)
Elusive and mostly seen in the park’s backcountry.
Coyote
![Coyote, Tule Lake, California](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1321px-Coyote_Tule_Lake_CA-1200x981.jpg)
Often heard at night, sometimes seen during the day.
Golden Eagle
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Depositphotos_42145999_XL-1200x799.jpg)
Majestic birds of prey that can be seen soaring above the canyon.
Common Raven
![Raven Raised by Human Acts Like Dog](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Depositphotos_76597829_XL-1200x800.jpg)
Intelligent birds, very common throughout the park.
Ringtail Cat
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ringtail_cat_Bassariscus_astutus-1200x800.jpg)
Nocturnal and elusive, sometimes spotted by campers at night.
Tarantulas
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Depositphotos_58723507_XL-scaled.jpg)
Often surprising to visitors, they are harmless and seen in the warmer months.
Western Rattlesnake
![Western Diamondback Rattlesnake](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Western_Diamondback_Rattlesnake_Crotalus_atrox-1200x842.jpg)
Encountered in the park’s lower elevations, caution advised.
Zion Snail
An endemic species found only in the springs of Zion Canyon.
Utah Prairie Dog
![Prairie Dog](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/prairie-7362991_1280-1200x800.jpg)
Endangered species seen in the park’s meadows.
Redtailed Hawk
![red tailed hawk](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/red-tailed-hawk-1-1200x800.jpg)
Commonly seen circling above looking for prey.
Great Horned Owl
![Great Horned Owl](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-1-1200x800.png)
Notable for its deep hooting voice, found in forested areas.
Black Bear
![black bear walking on grass](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/black-bear-walking-on-grass-1200x749.jpeg)
Rare but occasionally spotted in the park’s remote areas.
Beaver
![North American Beaver](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Depositphotos_134021458_L-1200x800.jpg)
Can be found in the Virgin River and its tributaries within the park.
Gila Monster
![gila monster](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/gila-5536750_1280-1200x800.jpg)
Rarely seen, this venomous lizard inhabits the southern part of the park.
American Kestrel
![](https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Depositphotos_65338835_XL-1200x800.jpg)
The smallest falcon in North America, often seen perched in open areas.
Conclusion
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The animals represent just a fraction of the biodiversity of Zion. Each animal plays an important role each contributing to their habitats in unique ways. I hope you enjoyed reading about the animals that call Zion home. To read more like this, check out the articles below:
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