Santa Cruz County encompasses a variety of native wildlife habitats with numerous different species and classifications. Santa Cruz is also home to several endangered species, and some plant varieties which have been found nowhere else in the world.

Animals

• Amphibians
• Birds
• Bugs, Insects and Mollusks
• Fish
• Mammals
• Marine Invertebrates
• Reptile

Plants and Fungi

• Edible Plants
• Ferns
• Flowers
• Grasses
• Mushrooms
• Poisonous Plants & Mushrooms
• Shrubs
• Trees

Different Habitats

• San Lorenzo River Wildlife
• Monterey Bay and Coastal Wildlife
• Wetland Wildlife
• Santa Cruz Mountain Wildlife

Additional Resources

• Endangered Species
• Wildlife Preservation
• Research Groups
• Museum of Natural History
• Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz

Related Pages

• Parks & Open Spaces
• Beaches & Surf Spots