World Wildlife Day

A male mallard tucked in on a blustery winter day at Forest Park’s Deer Lake Savanna.

In honor of World Wildlife Day, we want to highlight the diversity of animals in Forest Park. Nearly 1,000 animal species have been documented in the park, including 222 bird species, 23 mammal species, 20 reptile species, 20 native fish species, and ~450 insect species.

Want to help us document the incredible wildlife of Forest Park while enjoying beautiful trails? Learn how to get started with iNaturalist here!