Gastrointestinal parasites pose a major health challenge to livestock worldwide, resulting in decreased productivity, economic losses, and compromised animal welfare. In tropical regions like Nigeria, the transmission of these parasites is worsened by poor management practices and environmental conditions. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and comparative distribution of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle, sheep, and goats within Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. A total of 384 fecal samples (128 from each species) were collected using a stratified random sampling technique. The samples were analyzed using standard parasitological methods, including the direct wet mount and formol-ether concentration techniques. The overall prevalence was 89.3% (95% CI: 85.8–92.0), with cattle showing the highest prevalence (95.3%; 95% CI: 90.2–97.8), followed by sheep (91.4%; 95% CI: 85.3–95.1) and goats (81.3%; 95% CI: 73.6–87.1). Chi-square analysis showed a statistically significant difference in prevalence between cattle and goats (p < 0.001) and between sheep and goats (p = 0.011), but not between cattle and sheep (p = 0.152). Nematodes were the most dominant group, followed by protozoa and trematodes. The study highlights the widespread burden of gastrointestinal parasites in Kano livestock and the urgent need for improved parasite control measures.