When it comes to wildlife in Colorado, you don’t have to look very far to find nature within reach. Even in the urban sprawl that is Denver, you can still see wild creatures roaming about.
Now, if it is the type of wildlife you want to see roaming around the 16th Street Mall, that is all based on who you ask. When it comes to rats, many people think about New York City, Chicago, and other dense metro areas. Denver? It’s considered a ratty city.
Denver Ranks Among America’s Rattiest Cities in 2026
While I may have never seen a rat roaming the streets of the Mile High City, that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. According to Orkin’s annual rattiest cities list, Denver has climbed the ranks yet again in 2026…