Turlock, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- TMC § 10-1-14(ag)
- Scope
- City parks and public property
- Covers
- Any wildlife, e.g. deer, waterfowl
- Private property
- Not restricted by this section
Summary
Turlock prohibits feeding any wildlife inside its parks or on other public property, one of dozens of listed acts barred under the city's park conduct rules.
Engage in the feeding of any wildlife within any park within the City or within any public property;
(ah) Smoke, chew, or use any tobacco related products, or any other drug or drugs, within any park within the City or within any public property;
(ai) Sleep, lie down, sit or stand on top of picnic tables, trash receptacles or any structure not intended for such use; and
(aj) Fail to comply with any posted rules, regulations, or plans for the use or operation of a park. (949-CS, Amended, 11/25/1999; 1118-CS, Amended, 04/23/2009; 1268-CS, Amended, 01/09/2020; 1308-CS, Amended, 10/24/2023)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4937289; v6 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
TMC § 10-1-14(ag) lists feeding wildlife among the acts prohibited within any Turlock park or public property, alongside picking flowers, disturbing turf, and harming animals. The rule targets deer, waterfowl, and other wild animals drawn to picnic areas and ponds; it does not restrict feeding on private residential property. Violations are enforced under the park rules chapter and can result in citation like other listed park-conduct offenses.
Violations & Fines
Feeding deer, geese, ducks, or other wildlife in a Turlock park or on public property violates TMC § 10-1-14(ag) and is citable like other prohibited park acts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I feed the ducks at a Turlock park?
Does the wildlife-feeding ban apply to my backyard?
Sources & Official References
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