Animals on Campus

Wild Animal Safety Tips!

Although not frequent, wild animals can easily wander in buildings through propped doors or open windows. 

They may be cuteā€¦but WILD ANIMALS ARE NOT PETS!

A racoon

To report a wild animal in a campus building or one that appears to be injured or sick or is behaving aggressively, contact UPD at 512-245-2805

Do:

  • Evacuate the space and if possible, close doors to the area where the wild animal is located
  • Notify UPD at 512-245-2805
  • Seek immediate medical care if you have been bitten or scratched
  • Contact EHSREM at 512-245-3616 or after hours On-Call Phone at 512-738-6650, if you came into physical contact with the animal
Fox running in an open field

Don't:

  • Handle wild or stray animals, including feral cats
  • Leave doors or windows open allowing animals to access buildings
  • Feed stray animals and do not leave food outside. This may attract wild life and rodents
  • Approach handle an animal that is injured, sick or agressive
Possum on a fence