With over 52 acres of land, thereâ??s so much wildlife to see at a national park. However, there are definitely better ways to increase your chances of seeing as much of it as possible. Here are some of the best ways to see wildlife while you are at a national park.

Canoeing

You can see all sorts of wildlife while you are paddling around on a body of water. Itâ??s not uncommon to see animals splashing about or birds soaring in the air. Animals are more likely to come out of hiding as you wonâ??t be walking around on land disturbing them.

Hiking

Not all animals are shy and you can often see many different forms of wildlife by simply going on a hike. Itâ??s best to go in more remote areas as these animals wonâ??t be suspecting visitors and are more likely to be out grazing or exploring the land themselves. Just remember to not be too loud because you might scare them off.

Helicopter Ride

A helicopter ride can take you places to see animals that you just might not be able to go on foot. If you are looking to possibly see a whole herd of animals together, this is definitely the way to do it. Dependent on the park you are at, itâ??s not uncommon to see some animals like bears and moose on a helicopter ride.

Camping

A lot of animals are more prone to come out at night. Many campers are surprised to see certain wildlife, like foxes and chipmunks, coming to explore their campgrounds. If you want to camp in a national park and see the wildlife at night, make sure you pack night vision binoculars so that they are easier to spot.

Tips For Seeing Wildlife

When you do go to see wildlife at a national park, you need to be cautious as itâ??s important for the safety of not only you, but the animals. Keep these things in mind:

-Pay attention to the park rules. Many times they will have minimum wildlife viewing distances that you must adhere to. Many parks require that you stay at least 25 yards from the wildlife, but for predators like wolves, the distance is at least 100 yards.

-Never feed the animals. Under no circumstances should you feed the wildlife. Not only can you put yourself in danger, it is also not good for the animals. They shouldnâ??t get dependent on visitors feeding them. Animals can actually become more aggressive because of this.

-Donâ??t disturb any of the wildlife that you come across. Wildlife can be very unpredictable. Donâ??t disturbed them as they may feel threatened and harm you. Donâ??t try to make noise to awaken any animals that you come across and certainly, donâ??t touch them.