The black squirrels, we're told, were brought down from Canada and escaped from the National Zoo. They are seen here in the park and are a pleasure to watch. We often see raccoon, opossum in the headlights of our truck as we are closing the gates in the various areas. Occasionally, a fox will show up during our closing rounds.
We have particularly enjoyed the numerous deer in the park, often 4 or more at a time and counting 25+ in the evening at Sweetgum Picnic area is not unusual.
