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Sequoia Park Zoo, Eureka California |
The surprising true story of the late Bill the Chimp By Daniel Mintz |
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Budget woes force zoo to charge admission For the first time since the Sequoia Park Zoo began operation in 1907, visitors will have to pay to see the animals as a result of the city of Eureka’s current budget woes. Beginning this summer, after completing retrofits to the front entrance, the zoo will charge a general admission fee of $4.75 for adults, $3.75 for seniors and $3.25 for children ages three to 12. read full articl by JOHN C. OSBORN , The Eureka Reporter May 27,08 |
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Duck pond |
flower garden |
Gazebos |
Play ground |
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Redwoods drive and walk |
Fountain |
Rhododendron glen |
Picnic area |
http://www.zoo.org/zoocart/reciprocal.htm LIST OF RECIPROCAL ZOOS This list is current as of January 1, 2005, but changes do occur. Please call our office at 206.685.4880 to confirm a reciprocal zoo before you begin your trip. Remember to present your membership card at a reciprocal zoo to receive free admission. Some zoos limit the number of admissions on a family membership to two adults and two children.(Check with the reciprocal organization before visiting. Benefits are subject to change)
The Sequoia Park Zoological Society has been replace by the Zoo Foundation for information call 707-442-6552
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Reciprocal Admissions Program 2004 http://netvet.wustl.edu/zoo.htm
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Lost Coast Kennel Club of California Cosmetic procedures Dr.Disiere |
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The Sequoia Park Zoo is located at 3414 W Street in Eureka, California. Winter hours for the Zoo are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Mondays. From May through September, the Zoo is open until 7:00 PM. Admission is free. A seasonal petting zoo featuring a variety of barnyard ambassadors operates from late June through August. Hours for the petting zoo are 11:30 to 3:30. The Zoo Gift Shop is open from 10 AM to 4:00 PM. The Zoo is situated on approximately 5 acres of level terrain northeast of the redwood ravines of Sequoia Park. The forest provides an impressive backdrop to the animal enclosures and blends directly into the hoofed animal paddocks. The Zoo is home for nearly one hundred animals. Although the Zoo has been in operation since 1907 almost all of the various zoo habitats have been built or modified during the last twenty years. Recent developments along portions of the walkways and viewing areas have provided an enhanced sense of habitat immersion to the visitor through the use of wood, rope, and landscape materials. Structures that exist within the zoo include a bear grotto, primate habitats, the 5,000 square foot Nancy Hilfiker Aviary, an education and administration complex, the children's zoo barn, otter and flamingo ponds, and an arrangement of smaller habitats. In 1907, a small collection of animals kept at Sequoia Park, known at that time as the Forest Park. Sequoia Park consists primarily of 70 acres of native, natural forest acquired by the City of Eureka from the Bartlin Glaff Fam'ily during the 1890's. In the 1920's Eureka saw housing constructed for large animals, including bears and mountain lions. By the 1930's the zoo inventory had grown to include such animals as raccoons, deer, pheasants and monkeys. Over the next several decades the citizens of the North coast were exposed to continuing development of the zoo, which housed a variety of both indigenous and exotic animals. In the 1970's the zoo gained a zookeeper. A commitment to major renovation of the zoo was made in 1976. The zoo was closed to the public during the construction process which resulted in roomier and more naturalistic exhibits with appropriate features for the animals. The construction included such exhibits as the gibbon and spider monkey buildings, the every popular prairie dog and otter exhibits, the waterfowl pond, and the petting zoo. The small animal building was considerably renovated at this time and a train museum on the grounds was remodeled into the current education building. The first zoo master plan was adopted in 1977. In 1982, the zoo gained a Zoo Supervisor, the Zoo Advisory Board was formed to act as a conduit between the Zoo and City Council. Then in 1983, the Zoo Society was established. This was followed in 1984 by the new Bear and Chimpanzee enclosures and the renovation of the elk paddock in 1986. The 90's brought us the position of Head Zookeeper in 1990, handicapped-accessible restrooms in 1991 and in 1992 a major addition was completed. 1992 brought us the Nancy Hilfiker Aviary with adjacent exhibits that were modified to appropriately integrate the aviary into the zoo. In 1993, with the help of numerous concerned citizens, the twenty year zoo master plan was completed and adopted. This was also the year that we experienced the addition of the Flamingo Exhibit. In 1995, the reached the distinction of becoming an accredited member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). In 1995 we saw the beginning of the installation of new interpretive graphics. In 2000 we saw the expansion and remodeling of the otter exhibit.
Zoo river otter dies unexpectedly 12/8/2006 After showing signs of potential health problems over the past several weeks, Daisy, the North American river otter who resided at the Sequoia Park Zoo, died late last week.
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