Some of the more conspicuous species are the Anna's and Costa's hummingbirds, California towhee mockingbird, raven, red-tailed hawk, roadrunner and scrub jay. Mammals include the Audobon cottontail, Beechey or California ground squirrel, coyote gray fox, kangaroo rat, and strped skunk. Occasionally, bobcats have been sighted. Most of these animals are nocturnal so daytime visitors rarely glimpse them. A number of reptiles can be found here.
Snakes are more elusive.
The California king snake, gopher snake, red racer and rosy boa have all been sighted. Occasionally rattlesnakes have been seen. These are captured by the staff and relocated to a natural area outside the Gardens. Some amphibians you might see include the slender salmander, Pacific tree frog, bullfrog and the western toad. Visitors can walk the desiganated trails at their own pace and guide booklet is available to identify different plant species and areas.