Wildlife on Catalina Island

Catalina Island supports a wide range of wildlife, including both native and non-native species. Visitors may encounter Catalina Fox, Bald Eagles, seabirds, Catalina Shrew, and bats. The island’s non-native bison herd, numbering about 120 bison, lives across the 42,000 acres of protected Catalina Island Conservancy lands and is sometimes seen in the village of Two Harbors.

Bald Eagles

While spending time on Catalina Island, look to the skies—you may catch sight of a bald eagle at any moment.

Bison

Bison may be spotted while driving, taking tours, hiking, or biking through Catalina Island's interior. Catalina Island Conservancy operates a Jeep EcoTour, Catalina Island Company runs several interior tours including a dedicated Bison Tour, and Catalina Island Adventure Tours also provides multiple tours into the island’s interior.