Sequoia Park Zoo

Sequoia Park Zoo We inspire conservation of the natural world by instilling wonder, respect, and passion for wildlife and wild places.
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Sequoia Park Zoo is an intimate, Association of Zoos & Aquariums accredited facility situated in the redwood forest of Eureka, CA. Sequoia Park Zoo inspires conservation of the natural world by instilling wonder, respect, and passion for wildlife. We fulfill this mission by: creating intimate connections between people and animals; providing the highest standards of animal care and exhibitry; prov

iding innovative educational experiences; partnering with other institutions to ensure sustainability of zoo and wild populations; providing a place for our community to meet, relax, and enjoy; and appreciating and utilizing our unique redwood setting.

We are so fortunate to have this incredible redwood forest right in the City of Eureka! With one tree reaching 280 feet ...
06/23/2026

We are so fortunate to have this incredible redwood forest right in the City of Eureka!

With one tree reaching 280 feet - and many exceeding 250 feet - the redwood forest in Sequoia Park is believed to be the tallest municipal forest in the world.

We think that's something worth celebrating. 🎉🌲

Happy Father’s Day! Say hello to our latest dad… Boris the crested screamer!His youngest daughter hatched on May 9 - jus...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Say hello to our latest dad… Boris the crested screamer!

His youngest daughter hatched on May 9 - just in time for Mother’s Day! She has already grown so much - from a yellow puff ball to a large, grey chick who has wasted no time showing the Patagonian cavies who is in charge. (She definitely takes after her mother, Ivana.)

Boris is a fantastic dad. Crested screamer parents work equally hard to build their nests, incubate and turn their eggs, and then care for their chick after hatching.

You will now see four crested screamers in the screamer and cavy habitat: Boris (dad), Ivana (mom), BB (big sister), and the new chick. When it was Boris’ turn to incubate and turn the eggs, BB joined him to help sit on the nest. Boris even allowed her a few opportunities to help turn the eggs once it was almost time for hatching! The baby’s success has been an adorable family effort.

Crested screamers are part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) in which a healthy and diverse population is coordinated in human care. Every offspring is celebrated and contributes to the long-term success of the species.

🦅 Sequoia Park Zoo and Redwood Sky Walk are OPEN regular hours - from 10:00am to 6:00pm, with last entry at 5:30pm - on ...
06/20/2026

🦅 Sequoia Park Zoo and Redwood Sky Walk are OPEN regular hours - from 10:00am to 6:00pm, with last entry at 5:30pm - on Saturday, July 4, 2026. 🦅

06/19/2026

Kunabulilh (Nabu) the black bear crossed some important milestones last week:

🌲 climbed his first big tree at the Zoo!
🌊 took his first swim in the pond!
👀 now weighs over 200 pounds!

Given that Nabu weighed only 20 pounds when he was first rescued by Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (then called Cub 24-3926), we can’t believe how big this bear is now! Great job, Nabu!

Zoo keepers are so proud of the growth, bravery, curiosity, and exploration shown by Nabu this summer. He is still more sensitive to loud noises than the “big bears” Tule and Ishŭng, so please observe signs reminding visitors where to keep noise levels low for his comfort.

Ishŭng, Tule, and Nabu are nonreleaseable black bears that were placed at the Sequoia Park Zoo by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sequoia Park Zoo is honored to provide homes for bears that cannot be returned to the wild. The Bear and Coyote habitat at Sequoia Park Zoo opened in 2023 with generous funding from the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria. This habitat was designed to allow bears to explore and express natural bear behaviors like playing, climbing, swimming, foraging, digging, and denning.

The Nancy Hilfiker free-flight aviary showcases species from across the globe and invites guests to observe some of the ...
06/19/2026

The Nancy Hilfiker free-flight aviary showcases species from across the globe and invites guests to observe some of the many amazing birds that call Sequoia Park Zoo home - including African gray parrots, spotted whistling ducks, scarlet ibises, golden pheasants, and more!

The Nancy Hilfiker Aviary is open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

06/17/2026

Some mornings, it takes extra time to clean the Redwood Sky Walk because of the...distractions. 🐻

Behind the scenes, the Sequoia Park Zoo Education Department is home to an extensive collection of "biofacts" - includin...
06/16/2026

Behind the scenes, the Sequoia Park Zoo Education Department is home to an extensive collection of "biofacts" - including feathers, fur, skulls, and eggs. Zoo educators use these hands-on teaching tools during camps, classes, outreach, and special events.

Pictured are just a few of the real and replica fossils in our collection. Can you identify any of these prehistoric specimens? 🦖

📣 Heads up! 📣 Sequoia Park Zoo is CLOSING EARLY for a private event on Thursday, July 16, 2026.The Zoo closes at 4:30pm...
06/16/2026

📣 Heads up! 📣 Sequoia Park Zoo is CLOSING EARLY for a private event on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

The Zoo closes at 4:30pm. Last entry is at 4:00pm.

📣 Heads up! 📣 The Barnyard will be CLOSED for maintenance on Monday, June 15, 2026. The Barnyard will reopen on Tuesday,...
06/15/2026

📣 Heads up! 📣 The Barnyard will be CLOSED for maintenance on Monday, June 15, 2026.

The Barnyard will reopen on Tuesday, June 16. 🐐🫏🦨🦝

🦨 Happy Skunk Day! 🦨We want to give a shout out to Boo the western spotted skunk who you can visit in our Zoo’s Barnyard...
06/14/2026

🦨 Happy Skunk Day! 🦨

We want to give a shout out to Boo the western spotted skunk who you can visit in our Zoo’s Barnyard!

Most folks are familiar with the striped skunk, a close relative of the spotted skunk. Both species are found in Eureka, though the spotted skunk is much rarer in urban areas. Compared to striped skunks, western spotted skunks (Spilogale gracilis) are much smaller (weighing only about a pound), spotted instead of striped, and incorporate a spooky handstand into their warning behaviors to scare away predators.

These nocturnal omnivores play important roles in our ecosystems – even in landscapes heavily impacted by people like our neighborhoods! They help with pest control by eating small rodents and insects (even scorpions). While foraging for insects, they dig through the soil which helps aerate the soil.

Ways to show your love for skunks:

🚗 Drive carefully, especially at dawn and dusk.

🐾 Never intentionally harm or relocate wildlife. If you have a skunk living under your house, call the Humboldt Wildlife Care Center (or your local, licensed wildlife rehabilitation center) for guidance on how to humanely encourage them to relocate on their own.

🦨 Call the Humboldt Wildlife Care Center if you find an injured or orphaned skunk.

🥰 Teach others that skunks are beneficial neighbors!

Even though we love skunks, we do not want to draw them into busy areas with hazards like fast vehicles and pet conflicts. You can prevent skunks and other wildlife from visiting your house by removing food resources associated with people. Bringing pet food inside at night, securing your trash and compost bins, and removing bird seed on the ground can help.

Boo’s story: Boo is 6 years old. She has two siblings who live at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, CA. Their litter was found in the Trinity Mountains - orphaned and requiring medical care. They became habituated to people and were determined to be non-releasable. These tiny ambassadors help us share about coexisting respectfully and safely with our local wildlife.


Address

3414 W Street
Eureka, CA
95503

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+17074414263

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