Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks

Each state park has its own family of wildlife that helps create that park’s natural identity. For 100 years, Texas State Parks have provided visitors the opportunity to enter our state’s vibrant wild spaces and become part of a world that includes native wildlife.

"And the world, still so wild, called to me."

– Spoon, from the song “Wild"

Some of the animals featured here are creatures you might see at any state park. Others can be seen only at certain parks or certain times of year. It’s a treat to see any of them. An encounter with wildlife can produce a moment of wonder, an appreciation of wild things, a reminder that the natural world continues around us.

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