Hikers Warned of Wildlife Encounters in California State Parks During Summer

Zipliners make their way past blooming wildflowers to their next location at Skull Canyon Ziplines in Corona, Calif., on April 11, 2023. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

California state parks officials are reminding the public to be aware of wildlife and to take precautions when encountering animals to stay safe.

Seals, squirrels, chipmunks, foxes, rattlesnakes, and even bears are commonly known animals people may encounter in the state’s parks stretching from the mountains to the coast.