#oakland-zoo

#oakland-zoo

Groundhogs are not native to California, and are found mostly east of the Mississippi River. But if you want to hunt for groundhog-like critters, you're in luck. The Bay Area is home to cousins of groundhogs, the California ground squirrel. You can find them in a lot of parks and open spaces, but if it's an adventure you seek, try taking your son on a hike in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve.