Wildlife Removal in Austin, TX

Wildlife Removal Services in Austin, TX

Austin's explosive growth has pushed wildlife deeper into established neighborhoods as green spaces get developed. The Colorado River corridor, Barton Creek Greenbelt, Bull Creek, and the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve all funnel wildlife directly into Austin backyards and attics. Critter Wrangler provides professional, humane wildlife removal throughout Austin and the surrounding Travis County area.

We're based nearby in Georgetown and respond quickly to Austin wildlife calls — same-day and next-day service available throughout the metro.

Wildlife We Remove in Austin

Common Wildlife Issues in Austin Neighborhoods

Austin's unique mix of urban density, Hill Country terrain, and mature tree canopy creates ideal conditions for wildlife to move into homes. Here's what we see most in Austin:

• Raccoons are especially common in older central Austin neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Tarrytown, Bouldin Creek, and East Austin — particularly in homes with mature trees near the roofline
• Roof rats are widespread across Austin year-round. They thrive in neighborhoods with live oak, pecan, and fig trees and are one of our most frequent calls
• Bats are abundant throughout Austin — the city is home to one of the largest urban bat colonies in the world at the Congress Avenue Bridge. Free-tailed bats commonly roost in attic vents, soffits, and wall gaps on older homes
• Squirrels are active everywhere Austin's tree canopy is dense — especially Allandale, Westlake Hills, and Barton Hills
• Snakes — including copperheads and rattlesnakes — move through yards near the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Bull Creek, and any drainage areas
• Armadillos are a constant problem in Austin's southern neighborhoods and newer subdivisions, tearing up lawns while foraging at night
• Opossums commonly den under decks, porches, and in crawl spaces across central and south Austin

Why Austin Homeowners Choose Critter Wrangler

• Central Texas expertise — we know the local species, their seasonal behaviors, and the specific entry points common in Texas homes
• Fast response — we cover north Austin and the 183/MoPac/I-35 corridors and can typically reach you same day or next day
• Full-service approach — we remove the animal AND seal the entry point in the same visit when possible, so the problem doesn't come back
• No monthly contracts — we solve the problem permanently, not keep you on a recurring service plan
• Bat law compliance — Texas law prohibits bat exclusion during the maternity season (June 1 – Aug 15). We always work within state regulations to protect both you and the colony

Austin Neighborhoods We Serve

We serve homeowners across Austin including Hyde Park, Tarrytown, Bouldin Creek, East Austin, South Congress, Barton Hills, Westlake Hills, Allandale, Rosedale, Mueller, North Loop, Cherrywood, South Lamar, Oak Hill, and more. We also cover north Austin ZIP codes adjacent to our Georgetown base.

Not sure if we cover your neighborhood? Call us — we'll let you know.

Austin Service Area ZIP Codes

We serve Austin ZIP codes including 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78734, 78735, 78745, 78746, 78748, 78749, 78750, 78757, 78758, 78759, and more throughout Travis County.

Austin Greenbelt & Wildlife Corridors

Austin's greenbelt system is one of the best features of living here — and also why wildlife intrusions are so common. Every greenbelt is a wildlife highway straight into your neighborhood:

• Barton Creek Greenbelt — runs 12 miles through South Austin, feeding raccoons, ringtails, foxes, and copperheads directly into Barton Hills, South Lamar, and Oak Hill neighborhoods. One of our highest-volume areas for snake removal in Austin.
• Bull Creek District Park — the Bull Creek corridor in northwest Austin is prime raccoon and opossum territory. Homes in Spicewood, Great Hills, and Northwest Hills backing to the drainage see consistent attic intrusions.
• Walnut Creek & Walnut Creek Metro Park — this northeast Austin corridor pushes raccoons and rodents into Mueller, Windsor Park, and Rundberg area neighborhoods. Roof rat activity is particularly high east of I-35.
• Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve (Westlake) — the preserve in the Lake Austin Boulevard area is home to ringtails, foxes, and abundant copperheads. Homes on the streets bordering the preserve see regular snake calls in spring and fall.
• Congress Avenue Bridge — home to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats. While the colony lives under the bridge, bat colonies in attics throughout central and south Austin are directly connected to this population. We service bat exclusions across Austin during the legal exclusion windows.
• Lady Bird Lake & Colorado River corridor — the river corridor from Tom Miller Dam to Longhorn Dam keeps raccoons, opossums, and nutria well-fed and constantly moving into adjacent neighborhoods like Travis Heights, Bouldin Creek, and Riverside.