There’s a wide variety of wildlife in the Poconos! When you’re ready to get out there and explore the Poconos, check out these great places to spot wildlife in their natural habitat!  

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure or a quiet romantic getaway, the Poconos has everything you can imagine to have the perfect vacation. Start planning your trip with our free Pocono Mountains Vacation Guide! You’ll find everything you need to plan your trip no matter the season! 

Top 5 Places to See Wildlife in the Poconos 

Delaware Highlands Conservancy 

If you’re looking for eagles, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy is the place to find them! Join on a guided Eagle Watch bus tour or enjoy your own scenic ride!  

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area  

Enjoy 40 miles of the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreation River, over 100+ miles of hiking trails, and three beaches to swim in! You have 70,000 acres to explore the native wildlife. Bird watching is most popular here. The most popular are eagles, but you can find hummingbirds too! Be on the lookout for black bears! 

Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary  

With about 600 acres of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, you’re guaranteed to spot indigenous wildlife and waterfowl.  

Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center  

Not only can you explore the wildlife in the region, but Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center has programs directly for children to learn about wildlife and wetland management! The center provides hands-on interpretative hikes and programs complete with a bookstore, trails, interpretative staff, and displays. You’re most likely to spot squirrels, deer, raccoons, and foxes during your trip!  

Lacawac Sanctuary  

The Lacawac Sanctuary is a nature center dedicated to environmental education and biological studies, located on 550 acres, which protects Lake Lacawac, the 52-acre pristine glacial lake!  You can enjoy birdwatching as you hike over nine miles of hiking trails. Stop in the visitor’s center or environmental education center to learn more. There are programs specifically tailored to the public.  

Stay Near Wildlife in the Poconos 

Mountaintop Lodge is close to all of the outdoor explorations you could ask for in the Poconos, and it provides many of its own activities, too! Guests of our lodge enjoy complimentary access to the amenities at Lake Naomi Club. This includes the use of Lake Naomi, access to the indoor and outdoor pools, and the Community Center, whose 56,000 square feet are filled with things to do. 

In the morning, you won’t have to worry about finding somewhere to eat breakfast—every day, lodge guests enjoy a delicious complimentary breakfast. Enjoy a sweet or savory entree, plus tasty sides and refreshing juice, coffee, or tea. 

Check out our comfortable accommodations, and book your family vacation in the Poconos today! 

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