DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado is known for its great outdoors and the wildlife that comes with it.

Whether it’s a moose getting too close to a home or a bear wandering through suburban neighborhoods, there’s always something happening in Colorado. This summer, many people caught some unique interactions on camera.

Surprise visitor at the Renaissance Festival in Larkspur

Bear gets comfy at the Colorado Renaissance Festival. (Courtesy: Douglas County Sherriff’s Office)

The Colorado Renaissance Festival found an 80-pound surprise in July when a black bear wandered upon the festivities in Larkspur. The bear was spotted under a building that, ironically, sold honeycombs. While the bear didn’t make much commotion, he was eventually relocated.

Moose hangs with kids in Steamboat Springs hot tub

Moose encounter in Steamboat Springs (Courtesy: Morgan Bessette)

Playtime looked a little different for four children when a moose approached them in a Steamboat Springs backyard in July. One kid felt something breathe behind his ear, and that’s when the moose appeared. The moose took a drink from the hot tub before leaving, and by the time it was finished, the tub’s water was almost two inches lower.

Bear plays on Colorado Springs swing set

Bear on swing set in Colorado Springs (Courtesy: FOX21 News viewer Mike G.)

In August, a FOX21 viewer shared security camera footage of a bear playing, or at least trying to play, on a swing set in a Colorado Springs backyard. In the video, the cub is seen on his back legs with his two paws on the swing. Then, the cub falls into the seat before eventually climbing off.

600-pound moose removed from Jeffco backyard

It took eight people to lift a 600 lbs. moose in Jefferson County. (Courtesy: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office)

In late July, a moose was captured looking through windows in a Jefferson County backyard before Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were called to relocate the animal. The removal took a tranquilizer, eight people, a strong tarp, and a trailer to move the 600-pound moose.

Horses rescued from embankment

A blind horse named Lacy was rescued from a canal on Saturday, July 6 (Courtesy: Poudre Fire Authority)

This summer, horses, on two separate occasions, were rescued from embankments by emergency authorities.

In early July, the Poudre Fire Authority rescued a blind horse from a canal. Then, in late July, an elderly horse was rescued from a 12-foot embankment in Boulder County.

While Colorado summers are filled with wildlife interactions, these odd events occur year-round. Earlier this year, many moose were spotted around ski resorts. In Winter Park, one moose was standing near skiers while they took pictures.

Although the wildlife in the Centennial State is common, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said that it’s best to keep your distance and call your local sheriff’s office if a moose or bear gets too close to your home.