Wildlife and nature in Colorado
Mountains, alpine trails, wildlife, and wildflower summers
Colorado is defined by mountain landscapes, alpine meadows, forests, and high-country wildlife, with family nature experiences shaped by scenic trails, seasonal wildflowers, and big western views.
Sightings
143
Places
6
Species
32
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Colorado
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Colorado.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Colorado.
Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Colorado's guide into an actual day out.
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Observatory Park
You might spot Common Dandelion, Apples and Crabapples, and Dwarf Mallow.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
You might spot Western Lowland Gorilla, Varanus Macraei, and Tiliqua.
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Downtown Aquarium, Denver
You might spot Tiger, Aurelia Aurita, and Barramundi.
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Sunken Gardens Park
You might spot Coyote, Eastern Cottontail, and Deirochelyine Turtles.
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Denver Zoo
You might spot Lion, Komodo Dragon, and Equus Ferus Przewalskii.
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Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
You might spot Canis Lupus and Swift Fox.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Colorado
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Colorado.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Colorado
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Colorado.
Birds
Birding in Colorado
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Colorado.
89 Sightings21 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Colorado
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Colorado.
1 Sightings1 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Colorado
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Colorado feel richer.
44 Sightings4 Species
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