Wildlife in Cape Coral

Protecting native wildlife habitats is a component of wildlife conservation in Florida. The City of Cape Coral has an abundance of wildlife in the community including some invasive species.

Common Native Urban Wildlife

Urban wildlife habitats can support habitat connectivity within ecological landscapes and serve as a refuge for species impacted by urbanization. Wildlife, plant, and marine biodiversity keep ecosystems functional. When species decrease in number, ecosystems, food webs, and people suffer.

Common native urban wildlife in Cape Coral includes:

• Alligators
• Bees
• Opossums
• Armadillos
• Coyotes
• Raccoons
• Turtles & Tortoises
• Fresh & Saltwater Fish
• Rats & Mice
• Bats
• Marine Mammals
• Snakes
• Butterflies & Moths
• Migratory & Non-Migratory Birds (including the City bird, the Burrowing Owl)