Round Rock has a large population of wildlife. Commonly seen in this area are bats, opossums, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, snakes, and coyotes. If anyone discovers a wild animal that is sick, injured, or in your home contact Animal Control Office immediately.

Safety Tips

• The public should use caution with any wild animal and should not attempt to catch or pick up the animal.
• Trapping healthy wildlife is discouraged since many animals are difficult to catch and can be dangerous. Preventative measures have proven to be safer and more effective.
• If a wild animal is discovered in your home do not attempt to approach it or capture it. If the animal is visible contact Animal Control and if not visible a professional pest control company will need to be contacted.

10 tips for animal proofing your home

• Pick up fruits and nuts from your trees
• Don’t leave pet food outside
• Keep compost heaps covered
• Keep garbage in garage or sealed cans
• Place garbage cans in a rack so they can’t be turned over
• Install screens on attic vents
• Protect window wells with well covers
• Check dryer vents
• Use a chimney cap
• Patch holes and cracks that lead outside

Download more information for animal-proofing your home (PDF)

Preventive Measures
All links are PDFs except Bats.

• Texas Laws Regarding Wildlife
• Bats
• Coyote Fact Sheet
• Living with Armadillos
• Living with Opossums
• Living with Raccoons
• Living with Skunks
• Living with Squirrels