Tips on Where to View Wildlife Mountain Wildlife Colorado is wildlife country, with more than 960 species of animals in wildlife habitat ranging from shortgrass prairie to alpine tundra. There are literally hundreds of places to view wildlife, many accessible by automobile. The best time to view wildlife is in the early morning and evening. The mountains provide many opportunities to view elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer and mountain goats, pikas, peregrines and golden eagles. Elk and wild turkeys can be seen around Miller Gulch.
Elk are also seek in the Green Mountain area.
The Guanella Pass Scenic Byway passes through upper montane, subalpine and alpine life zones. You will find a variety of wildlife including white-tailed ptarmigan, rosy finches, pipits and Wilson's warblers. Elk, mountain goats and bighorn sheep are also found. Along rocky outcroppings, look for weasels and marmots. Kenosha is an area of mountain meadows, aspen and lodgepole pine forests.