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We inspire conservation of the natural world by instilling wonder, respect and passion for wildlife.
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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.

08/15/2024

Heads up! Sequoia Park Zoo and Redwood Sky Walk are CLOSING EARLY today (Thursday, August 15) for a private event. Last entry is at 4:30p and the Zoo closes at 5:00p. 🌲❤️

08/14/2024

Check out Noni playing in bubbles!

These bears are busy. You might spot them playing in the pool, climbing in the trees, lounging on the patio in hammocks... you never know! Stop by to see what Noni and Tule are up to. We're open every day from 10am-6pm.

08/13/2024

Every visit to the Sequoia Park Zoo supports conservation efforts worldwide! Bat Conservation International is one of our three Quarters for Conservation recipients this year. They restore critical bat habitat and protect bat colonies in addition to so much more! You can learn more by following them on social media.

Fifty cents from every Sequoia Park Zoo admission ticket is donated to field conservation efforts like these, thanks to our Quarters for Conservation program.

08/11/2024

Next Saturday, you can join the Sequoia Park Ivy League team in their monthly habitat restoration efforts!

Our redwood forest ecosystem functions smoothly with its native plants, animals, and fungi. However, the introduction of invasive plants like English ivy can kill large swaths of the understory plants and even climb up redwood trees – eventually killing them, too! You can come help protect Sequoia Park on August 17 from 9am-1pm, no previous experience required.

08/11/2024

Deer fern (Struthiopteris spicant, syn. Blechnum spicant) is a common redwood forest native.

This evergreen plant is an important food source for local deer and elk. Its leaves also provide year-round shelter for many birds, small mammals, insects, and amphibians. Its Latin/scientific name – spicant – refers to the “spiked” or upright fertile frond that shoots up in the middle of the plant. You can look for these ferns in redwood forest understories, and they also grow very well in nutrient-rich, moist gardens in our region.

08/09/2024

Check out Grace (Red 23) with her fancy footwork for this Flamingo Friday! 🦩👣

While the choreography from 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 might come to mind this flamingo isn't dancing but rather is stamping around to stir up some food!

Flamingos are filter feeders who eat a variety of items including algae, crustaceans, invertebrates, diatoms and other aquatic plants - all of these which can contain carotenoid pigments (like carotene we get from carrots) that make flamingos pink.

08/08/2024

Did you know that Sequoia Park Zoo plays a pivotal role in creating the world’s largest and most comprehensive knowledge base on over 22,000 species? As a member of global nonprofit Species360, Sequoia Park Zoo contributes data on the animals in our care every day, including everything from environmental needs to medical information to behavioral observations.

Our zoo keepers and veterinarian record data daily in the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), now 50 years old and the world's largest source of data on species. To date, Sequoia Park Zoo has contributed data on more than 949 animals and 207 species, subspecies, and breeds!

ZIMS combines the data from Sequoia Park Zoo with contributions from like-minded species conservation institutions worldwide. The result changes what is known about animals and their environments, including insight into disease treatment, animal welfare, population health, and species conservation.

08/07/2024

Sound ON to listen to Bella the african grey parrot chatting in the Nancy Hilfilker aviary.

African grey parrots can be excellent mimics and have even been known to copy other bird calls in the wild - similarly at about 30 seconds the three african greys begin making a call that usually is made by the golden pheasants when they are concerned... talk about a false alarm!

Have you had a chance to chat with the african grey parrots?

08/06/2024

Sound ON for peccary grunts as Ramone the Chacoan peccary enjoys some lettuce.

Although peccaries certainly look like a pig one difference that separates them from the pig family are their teeth!

As Ramone crunches the lettuce you might be able to catch a glimpse of his tusks that go up and down versus pig species, like Frankie the Kunekune pig, who has tusks that go up and to the side so they are always visible.

08/05/2024

Maddie the Brazilian salmon tarantula was ready for her close up! 📸📸

See the two dark triangles just above the red-patch of hair (setae) - those are Maddie's fangs which she uses to grab and inject venom into her prey!

Maddie mostly eats crickets at the zoo but in the wild would also sink her fangs into other insects as well as small reptiles, amphibians and the occasional mammal.

08/04/2024

Another Egg-cellent update! 🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚

As a final tally Ivana Screamalot the crested screamer laid 5 eggs total for this year's clutch.

For crested screamers, we typically allow the parents to incubate and raise their chicks so we will not know if eggs are fertile until their hatch dates. For this clutch the hatch range will be around August 30-September 2nd.

We'll be counting the days until the grand reveal but until then good luck to Boris and Ivana Screamalot!

08/03/2024

In case you missed it, there are now 16 wild California condors in our local flock!

In July, B3, B4, B5, B6, and B7 arrived from the LA Zoo, along with the return of Paaytoquin (746), also known as “Mentor.” Paaytoquin served as a mentor for A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, and A7, and he will have the same role with these new, young condors.

These birds will remain in the flight pen, managed and monitored by Yurok Tribe Wildlife Biologists, for at least a month to allow them time to acclimate to their new environment before release. See the full post for more information. You can watch the new condors on the Yurok Tribe’s live cam:

https://www.yuroktribe.org/yurok-condor-live-feed

The Sequoia Park Zoo is proud of its conservation partnerships within the Northern California Condor Restoration Program. Our Zoo’s Condor Care Center and staff are ready to provide medical care whenever these wild California condors are in need.

08/03/2024

🥚Egg-citing update this Flamingo Friday! 🥚

The Chilean flamingo flock has begun laying eggs!

In the near future, zookeepers will swap the real eggs with dummy (fake) eggs so that the flamingo eggs can be kept safe and monitored in an incubator to increase chances for successful chicks.

Incubation is 26-31 days and once ready to hatch, eggs are returned to their parents or foster parents for rearing.

As Chilean flamingos are part of a Species Survival Plan - breeding is an important component of long term conservation and we are excited to follow along with the flamingo flock this breeding season.

08/01/2024

The Behrens’ Silverspot caterpillars in the Barnyard are starting to turn into chrysalises, and the biologists of the Butterfly Conservation Program have been returning them to their native habitat. The chrysalises are placed in mesh cages to protect them until they metamorphose, and then the butterflies are released. Every butterfly we release helps grow this small endangered population!

08/01/2024

🌲Sequoia Park Zoo is offering FREE admission for Coast Guard members and their families on Sunday, August 4, 2024!

07/30/2024

We can’t help but share another post of Frankie! He’s the champion.

Shown in the video, when Frankie the kunekune pig is relaxing, you might hear him making gentle grunting sounds which is a sign of contentment. If you come near the end of the day, you might hear him making his signature squealing vocalization that translates roughly to “where’s my dinner?”

The Barnyard is open daily from 10am-4:30pm with the Contact Corral open from 11:00 - 3:00 pm.

07/30/2024

The nose knows! 🐻

American black bears have a keen sense of smell and a large olfactory bulb that helps them decipher each unique scent! Watch as Noni catches a whiff of something interesting wafting through the habitat and follows it up a tree. 🌲

07/29/2024

POV: Tossing smelt to North American river otters and making sure each boy gets one. 👌

Sound ON for crested screamers, Boris and Ivana, calling in the background! 🎉

07/27/2024

Today is the last day of National Zoo Keeper Week, but we appreciate our zoo keepers and keeper aids every single day. Thank you for performing outstanding work in this very challenging but fulfilling career!

07/27/2024

We’re still celebrating National Zoo Keeper Week!

Zoo keepers are animal care professionals who continue to expand their knowledge of an ever-advancing field. Working with animals requires constant complex problem solving and progressive learning. Beyond their daily responsibilities, keepers are involved in research projects, field work, and conservation programs.

Photo 1:
Sequoia Park Zoo’s staff are part of the Northern California Condor Restoration Program’s (NCCRP) collaborative team that provide medical care, transportation, and handling of wild California condors in our local flock. Shown, Sequoia Park Zoo staff work with the NCCRP at the field site conducting health assessments and vaccinations on wild, critically endangered California condors.

Photo 2:
Our zoo keepers travel to other facilities for training, networking, and assisting with projects. Shown, Sequoia Park Zoo’s keeper Camille worked with giraffe on a work exchange trip at B Bryan Preserve in Point Arena, CA, a hoofstock conservation facility.

07/25/2024

When you enter the Contact Corral and the animals pet you instead…

Happy National Zoo Keeper Week, Zoo Keeper Maddie!

07/25/2024

☀️Sequoia Park Zoo is excited to participate in the City of Eureka's 10th Annual Get Out and Play Day this Saturday, July 27, 2024!

🌲FREE Zoo admission for kids 12 and under with a paying adult!

🐾Animal feedings 12pm-4pm!

07/24/2024

🍔 Evergreen Eatery Special! 🍔

This all-beef burger features a pretzel bun, cheese sauce, fried jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, light mayo and honey mustard + includes a side all for $16.

Independently owned and operated, the restaurant inside Sequoia Park Zoo is an integral part of creating a positive experience for our visitors. 🌲❤️

07/24/2024

What exactly does a zoo keeper’s job involve? It’s complex and changes every day based on what’s happening in the lives of animals and at the zoo itself!

Zoo keepers care for hundreds of species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. They are involved in the animals’ lives and welfare from birth to death and every moment in between, and they can create lifelong bonds.

A keeper’s day can include an array of responsibilities including cleaning, food preparation and feeding out, medical treatment, training, enrichment, landscaping, exhibit design and maintenance, animal introductions, public outreach and education, and much more.

07/23/2024

Staff were sharing photos in celebration of National Zoo Keeper Week, and we noticed a trend!

07/23/2024

We’re celebrating National Zoo Keeper Week!

Our zoo keepers and keeper aids have specialized knowledge of animal husbandry, training, behavioral ecology, and conservation. We thank them for how expertly they apply their skills to provide excellent care for animals and share their passion with visitors.

07/21/2024

We hope you’ll join Sequoia Park Zoo in celebrating National Zoo Keeper Week from July 21-27!

This week celebrates and promotes the dedication and hard work of animal care professionals. Our zoo keepers and keeper aids are here 365 days every year working in all weather conditions and prepared to respond at all hours. We appreciate all that they do for the animals in our Zoo’s care. Make sure to give them extra thanks when you stop by this week!

We will be sharing photos of our fantastic staff all week.

07/20/2024

We caught Striker the mountain kingsnake coming up from under the soil with some dirt on his head. Did you catch his large yawn at the end?

Why do kingsnakes burrow underground?

During hot temperatures, this can help them keep cool, which is probably what Striker was doing.

During the winter, it is common for kingsnakes to burrow under rocks, in crevices, and under soil for a period of brumation. During brumation, snakes stop eating, slow their metabolism down, and find a protected place to hide themselves from cold temperatures.

07/20/2024

For this Flamingo Friday meet not a flamingo pair, but a trio!

Brutus (Red 37) decided this year to team up with Danny (Yellow 74) and Margie (Yellow 30).

Although generally monogamous, sometimes the flamingo flock will also form trios during breeding season.
Trios have an advantage when it comes to incubation and chick rearing as the adults share duties allowing for each adult bird to spend more time to forage when it is not their turn to incubate as well as more eyes to help watch and protect the chick once they begin exploring off the nest.

As the saying goes - it takes a village!

Good luck to this trio for this breeding season!

07/18/2024

Egg-citing update from crested screamers Boris and Ivana Screamalot:

🥚🐣There are now FOUR eggs in their nest! 🥚🐣

Once Ivana is done laying eggs, both parents will take turns incubating them. Eggs hatch 43-46 days after incubation begins. If the eggs are fertile and successful, we expect chicks to hatch in late August or early September. Stop by the Zoo to visit these busy soon-to-be-parents.

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

Website

https://redwoodzoo.org/

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Videos

We caught Striker the mountain kingsnake coming up from under the soil with some dirt on his head. Did you catch his large yawn at the end? Why do kingsnakes burrow underground? During hot temperatures, this can help them keep cool, which is probably what Striker was doing. During the winter, it is common for kingsnakes to burrow under rocks, in crevices, and under soil for a period of brumation. During brumation, snakes stop eating, slow their metabolism down, and find a protected place to hide themselves from cold temperatures. #Snakes #Brumation #PlayInTheDirt #Kingsnake

Noni's snacking skills are on point. 👌🐻 As omnivores, American black bears spend much of their day foraging for a wide variety of food items including fruits, leaves, insects, fish, and nuts. At Sequoia Park Zoo, animal care staff keep Noni and Tule busy searching for snacks by placing food throughout the habitat and in special enrichment items that stimulate and encourage natural foraging behaviors. #NoniAndTule #CleverGirl #GrowingBears #SequoiaParkZoo

We heard from Lila the alpaca last week… Now, it’s time for another tip from the experts for keeping cool this summer! Mini horses Lucky and Star have been rolling in the dirt. Mini horses can roll around to scratch their backs, but in this case, they are covering themselves in dust! This is a natural behavior that helps provide protection and insulation from extreme heat or cold. #TheMoreYouKnow #ZooProTip #HumboldtHeatWave #zoo

🚨Alert!🚨 Major case of the sillies! Black bears Tule and Noni spend a lot of time playing. What do you think of Tule’s change-of-direction technique before he pounces? #SportsExpert #PsychOut #BlackBears #PracticeMakesPerfect #Play #BaldIsBeautiful #CleverGirl

How would you rate Lila the Huacaya alpaca's technique for cooling off in this heat? Follow us for more pro tips from our favorite experts! #ItsHot #SprinklerWeather #SequoiaParkZoo #HumboldtHeatwave

Who's ready to swing into the weekend and have some fun? Noni and Tule the American black bears have been enjoying the sunny weather with lots of wrestling, swimming and of course snacking! Throughout the day the black bears may have access to the Front Yard (with the pond), Back Yard, or their Patio (as seen in this video) that connects to their Care Quarters - be sure to check all around when visiting and don't forget to look up as they may be above in the trees! #AZA #Zoo #BlackBear #NoniAndTule #CleverGirl #BaldIsBeautiful

Join us tomorrow for our Pollinator Week celebration from 12-4pm with special games and activities that explore how to build healthy meadow ecosystems! 🐝 🦋Activities are free with Zoo admission and hosted in partnership with Conservation Works and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. #SavingSpecies #ConservationInAction #SupportYourLocalPollinator #NationalPollinatorWeek #PollinatorWeek #WildlifeWelcome

Let's check back in with the Chilean flamingo flock during this breeding season saga! After courtship dances, some of the next clues that eggs may be in-bound include the flock getting invested in real estate where pairs start looking for a spot to build their nests. Flamingos make volcano-like mounds out of mud, clay and stone to help keep eggs high and dry. #FlamingoFriday #LetsFlamingle #SSP #AZA #Conservation #Flamingo

UPDATE: The event on Friday, June 14 has moved to Saturday, June 15 from 10am-1pm! The event on June 21 is happening as scheduled. 🦋 Have you heard the buzz? National Pollinator Week is June 17-23! 🦋 Follow along here as we share about the importance of pollinators, and flutter over to Sequoia Park Zoo on June 14 and June 21 from 12-4pm for special games and activities that explore how to build healthy meadow ecosystems! 🐝 Activities are free with Zoo admission and hosted in partnership with Conservation Works and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 🪰🪻 #SavingSpecies #ConservationInAction #SupportYourLocalPollinator #NationalPollinatorWeek

Red pandas spend over 2/3 of their day asleep but have you ever seen the sleepy tongue?? 😋 Red pandas have a special cone-like structure on the underside of their tongue that is used to inspect scents such as the scent trails left by other red pandas! Sometimes when Sumo is first waking up or dozing off, you might catch him waggling his tongue a bit as he slumbers. Zoo Pro Tip: Hoping to catch Sumo awake? Some of the best times of day can be around 10am when we open and near 4pm 👀 #AZA #RedPanda #ZooProTip #Adaptations

Chilean Flamingo SPZ

Spring is in the air - time to flamingle! While many local wildlife are already high drive into nesting and baby season the Chilean Flamingo flock are also showing signs that this year might be a good year to make a family. Flamingo courtship often first starts with some dance moves including headflagging, where the neck is tall and the head goes back and forth (as if they're getting ready to cross the road!) and wing-salutes where one or both wings may extend forward or backwards. As the flamingos are part of a long term conservation and management program known as a Species Survival Plan, we have our fingers crossed for some healthy eggs and chicks - but first some dance moves! (Bonus audio from PJ the orinoco goose) #AZA #Conservation #Flamingo #ChileanFlamingo #Humboldt

Noni doing the #ScootAndSlide quickly down a tree

“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.” – Katrina Mayer #BlackBear #CleverGirl #NoniAndTule #SequoiaParkZoo #ScootAndSlide

North American river otter eating eggs - World Otter Day 2024

Tomorrow is World Otter Day, and we are celebrating our local species, the North American river otter! River otters are important predators in our watersheds. They help maintain a balance within the complex food web. Otters hunt for fish, crabs, frogs, small mammals… and even bird eggs! In this video, Toby the North American river otter found and is eating a hard-boiled egg provided by zoo keepers. Join us in celebrating World Otter Day at the Sequoia Park Zoo! #WorldOtterDay #WorldOtterDay2024 #Otters #SequoiaParkZoo #InternationalOtterSurvivalFund

North American river otter grooming party - World Otter Day 2024

It is World Otter Day! You can celebrate with us at Sequoia Park Zoo when you visit North American river otter brothers – Etu, Takoda, and Toby. Did you know that the North American river otter is an “indicator species?” If you see wild river otters, then the watershed you’re observing is a relatively healthy one! Pollution levels must be low and the food web must be strong enough to support otters. As a result, we can use the presence of river otters as indicators of habitat health and prioritize those areas for habitat protection. Enjoy this video of a grooming party among the otter brothers at Sequoia Park Zoo! #YouOtterKnow #WorldOtterDay #WorldOtterDay2024 #Otters #SequoiaParkZoo #InternationalOtterSurvivalFund #CoexistWithWildlifeCA

Good morning from the river otters!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! #WelcomeCommittee #WatershedHeroes #SequoiaParkZoo

Tule and Noni wrestling 2024

It’s Bear Awareness Week! It’s perfect timing because we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of black bears Tule and Noni arriving at Sequoia Park Zoo! These playful bears are now about two years old and are growing and thriving. They have been climbing high up in the trees and playing in the pond in the summer weather. Early morning zoomies and wrestling sessions are a MUST. We want to thank Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Inc. for all of their efforts in caring for Noni and Tule as tiny cubs. After determining that these bears could not be returned to the wild, California Department of Fish and Wildlife committed to finding the perfect fur-ever home for them which is how they arrived at the Sequoia Park Zoo. We are grateful for all of the hard work! #ItTakesAVillage #GotchaDay #BearAwarenessWeek #NoniAndTule #BearyLucky #BaldIsBeautiful #CleverGirl #BlackBears #SequoiaParkZoo

Snack time with Noni & Tule!

Sorry, Noni! Tule isn’t interested in sharing his snacks today. 🐻 A variety of puzzle feeders and food items placed in the habitat encourage natural foraging behaviors and create opportunities for engagement and activity throughout the day. #BearNecessities #NoniAndTule #SequoiaParkZoo #VisitRedwoods

Happy Friday from the river otter brothers!

We hope your Friday is going swimmingly! 🌊🦦 River otters live in lake, river, swamp, and estuary ecosystems across North America. They are sensitive to environmental pollution and only thrive where the water is clean. A clean and healthy habitat means a clean and healthy otter! #WatershedHeroes #YouOtterKnow #SequoiaParkZoo #VisitEureka

Bath time for Pj the Orinoco goose -- watch as the water rolls right off his back! Birds have a uropygial gland (preen gland) that through preening their feathers they distribute an oil that helps keep feathers waterproof ☔

Tule the black bear's impression of a giant panda is pretty spot on 🐼🐻 Do you have bamboo growing in your garden? You can donate it to help feed our red panda and other leaf-loving animal friends! All bamboo must be freshly-cut and organic, and can include stalks with leaves or freshly cut stalks; no loose leaves or bare canes please. We can accept bamboo donations Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm. All donors must check in at the ticket booth, and new donors will be asked to fill out a Bamboo Donation Form. For more information or questions on bamboo donations, please call 707-441-4229. #Tule #Bamboo #WaysToGive #Recycle #AZA #BaldIsBeautiful #BlackBear

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Sequoia Park Zoo is an intimate, accredited facility situated in the redwood forest of Eureka, CA. The Zoo is dedicated to inspiring 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; providing 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.