Indio, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

We did not find a specific ordinance in Indio's adopted Animal Control Ordinance (Chapter 92, from Riverside County Title 6) that prohibits feeding wildlife such as coyotes, raccoons, or other wild animals, and we could not access the City's full zoning/nuisance code to confirm whether a feeding restriction exists there. What Indio does have is a strong restriction on possessing wild animals: under IMC § 92.08 it is unlawful to possess any wild animal or dangerous reptile within the city without City Council permission or a state permit, which discourages keeping or attracting wildlife. Statewide, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife generally discourages and, in various contexts, restricts the feeding of big-game and predatory wildlife because it habituates animals and creates public-safety risks. Because intentionally feeding coyotes and other predators is a common nuisance complaint in Coachella Valley desert communities, residents should contact the City of Indio (Code Enforcement or Animal Services) to confirm current rules before leaving food out for wild animals. As of this review, no verified Indio-specific wildlife-feeding ban could be cited.