Last month, my husband and I toured the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. We learned so much about this 13-acre habitat during our docent-led tour.
First off, what is the wildlife crossing and where is it located? The crossing spans over ten lanes of the 101 at Liberty Canyon in Agoura Hills.
During our tour, the docent explained how the 101 Freeway divided the natural roaming grounds of local wildlife. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will reconnect the habitat divided by roads.
The crossing has sound walls that will minimize sound pollution for the animals.
The color of the concrete was chosen carefully to minimize light pollution (i.e. reflection of car headlights).
The structure is completed and they are finishing the soil pathways. It will be a steep incline for the animals, but easily manageable, as they are used to hilly terrain.
Rain runoff will flow down the hillside into the nearby creek (which isn’t visible from this vantage point), helping to restore it.
Here’s a short video that highlights our Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing experience, although photos and video don’t really do it justice. It’s something that you’ll just have to see for yourself to get the full picture!
Opening December 2, 2026, the crossing will unify the Santa Monica Mountains’ fragmented ecosystem and help local wildlife thrive.
For more information on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, visit the website here. Also, make sure to check out their Facebook page to get the latest updates!
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I attended a docent-led tour that is open to the public, which helped facilitate this write-up. All images and opinions are 100% my own.
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