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Maricopa County is located in the central portion of the Sonoran Desert. The desert is home to a variety of plants and animals. Below is a list of wildlife and vegetataion commonly seen at a Maricopa County park.
Printable wildlife flyer. Printable wildflower flyer.

Mammals Reptiles
Insects
Spiders		 Birds Flora
Mule Deer
Coyotes
Javelina
Rabbits
Raccoons
Skunks
Kangaroo Rats
Pocket mice
Gophers
Kit Foxes
Blacktailed Jack Rabbits
Squirrels
Bobcats
Mountain Lions		 Western rattlesnake
Diamondback rattlesnake
Mohaves
Desert Tortoise
Gila Monster
Coral snake
Gopher snakes
Wasps
Bees
Ants
Scorpions
Black Widow spider
Brown Recluse spider
Centipedes
Conenose bugs
Tarantulas		 Mourning Doves
Roadrunners
Red-tailed Hawks
Ravens
Gila Woodpeckers
Gambels Quail
Cactus Wrens
Northern Cardinals
Turkey Vultures
Great Horned Owls
Hummingbirds
Sparrows
Falcons		 Palo Verde
Ironwood Trees
Hedgehog Cacti
Prickly Pear Cacti
Saguaro Cacti
Pincushion Cacti
Barrel Cacti
Lupine
Poppy
Fairy Duster
Brittlebush
Creosote

 

 
The Perfect Morning Hike-Estrella
Fitness Friday! North Hike - McDowell
Snake Feeding at White Tank Park
Animal Hide and Seek - Flashlight Night Walk - Usery Park

Sunrise Fitness Hike - Usery Park - 5/10/2008
Dog Day Hike-Estrella - 5/10/2008
Dog Walk - 5/10/2008
Pipeline Canyon Hike - Lake Pleasant - 5/10/2008
Rocks and Streams Walk - Spur Cross - 5/10/2008
Saguaro Blossoms for Mom - Mother's Day on Saturday - Usery Park - 5/10/2008
Mom Loves Critters! - 5/10/2008
Build A Wildlife Habitat In Your Backyard-Estrella - 5/10/2008
Snake Feeding-Estrella - 5/10/2008
"Mother" Nature Hike at Sunset - San Tan - 5/10/2008
more...


General Park Hours
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Fri-Sat: 6am-10pm
- 365 days a year 

Headquarters Admin Hours
 Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
except holidays 

Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Headquarters Administrative Offices
234 N. Central Ave, Suite 6400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph: 602-506-2930 Fax: 602-506-4692
maricopacountyparks@mail.maricopa.gov
 
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