Coral Gables Warns Residents About Coyote Sightings Near Homes

City issues safety tips as it monitors the situation and contacts wildlife trappers

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The City of Coral Gables is urging residents to stay alert after multiple coyote sightings in local neighborhoods. The city has posted a public warning with safety tips and is reaching out to professional wildlife trappers as it monitors the situation.

Why it matters

Coyote sightings in residential areas can pose a risk to pets and raise concerns about public safety. The city is taking proactive steps to inform residents and explore options to address the issue.

The details

Coral Gables officials have received reports of coyote sightings in several locations near homes, including Supera Avenue, Alhambra Circle, Panama Avenue, Granada Boulevard, and Biltmore Drive. The city has posted an alert on its website with guidance for residents, such as making loud noises and acting aggressively if they encounter a coyote. The city has also contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and is exploring options with professional wildlife trappers.

  • Coyote sightings were reported to the city this week by a local resident.

The players

Coral Gables

The city in Miami, Florida that is issuing the public warning about coyote sightings and taking steps to address the situation.

Rita Daly

A Coral Gables resident who contacted city officials this week after seeing photos of coyotes in her neighborhood on the Nextdoor app.

Ron Magill

A wildlife expert from Zoo Miami who provided advice on how residents should respond if they encounter a coyote.

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What they’re saying

“I have never encountered a situation like this before. I have lived in Coral Gables my whole life.”

— Rita Daly, Coral Gables Resident (CBS News Miami)

“Coyotes are normally not going to have anything to do with you. They are going to run away but that being said, if you have small dogs or cats and small pets and release them, that is a problem. They will go after cats and dogs not to eat them but to remove the competition because they look at animals as competition for their food and they will kill them.”

— Ron Magill, Wildlife Expert, Zoo Miami (CBS News Miami)

What’s next

The city is continuing to monitor the coyote sightings and is reaching out to professional wildlife trappers to explore options for addressing the issue.

The takeaway

Coyote sightings in residential areas can pose risks to pets and raise public safety concerns. The City of Coral Gables is taking proactive steps to inform residents and work with wildlife experts to address the situation, highlighting the need for urban communities to be prepared for encounters with adaptable wildlife species.