Anaheim, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- Coyote Feeding
- Strongly discouraged
- Parks
- AMC Ch. 13.08 rules
- State Agency
- CDFW guidance
- Nuisance
- May be cited
Summary
Anaheim discourages feeding wildlife in public areas under general nuisance and park regulations. AMC Chapter 13.08 governs conduct in parks. Feeding coyotes or other wildlife that creates a public safety hazard may result in citation.
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) can occur when humans encounter or interact with wild animals in an unwanted or unsafe way. In California, habitat loss and a changing climate have increased the frequency and type of HWC reported to CDFW. It has become more common for people to be "living with wildlife" as communities grow along the urban-wildlands interface and wildlife look for limited resources such as food, water, and habitat. As the State's trustee agency for fish and wildlife, CDFW has developed a robust HWC Toolkit to help reduce or prevent wildlife damage and conflict with wildlife.
Full Breakdown
Anaheim park rules under AMC Chapter 13.08 restrict activities that attract wildlife and create nuisance conditions. Feeding coyotes is strongly discouraged by the city due to increasing urban coyote encounters in Orange County. California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises against feeding any wild animals as it habituates them to humans. Feeding pigeons or other birds in public areas that results in unsanitary conditions may be cited as a nuisance. The city participates in Orange County coyote management programs. Bird feeding on private property is generally permitted unless it creates a health or nuisance concern for neighbors. Property owners may be held responsible for wildlife attraction that causes pest issues.
Violations & Fines
Creating a nuisance through wildlife feeding: code enforcement warning followed by citation. Feeding wildlife in parks: park rules violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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