Because Arches National Park is in a desert area, you might think there’s not a lot of wildlife to see. But you can find squirrels, chipmunks, birds of prey, and lizards and snakes during the day, especially in spring through fall.  At dawn and dusk, you may find mule deer, rabbits, songbirds, coyotes, and porcupines. Other animals appear at night, such as kangaroo rats, skunks, foxes, bats, owls, bobcats, and mountain lions.