A sweet stopping place for a few hours of peaceful interactive play. We stopped on a 101 drive and the cafe food was good, exhibits well thought out and the staff was very friendly. My only recommendation for improvements would be stools at sinks so kids can wash their hands independently. Great place! read more

Sequoia Park Zoo - Water tunnel in the otter exhibit - Zoos Near Me - Eureka, California

Fantastic place for a short visit. The zoo is on the small side but it is well-maintained the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The skywalk is worth admission alone, however, the cost is a little high for such a small thrill, hence the 4 star review. read more

I was so looking forward to visiting to experience the Skywalk. I booked hotels & planned all of my travel specifically around going here. Just arrived and they told me it was closed for maintenance. I'm all about safety and keeping things maintained; but, it would have been nice to know in advance. Something as simple as posting on your website. Such a disappointment. Otherwise, it seems like a beautiful place on the outside. read more

Just a wonderful zoo. Let's off animals. The volunteers are intelligent and extremely helpful. There was also a cute little cafe attached to the property. It was an amazing experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great zoo! They have a little bit of everything but my favorites are the eagles, red pandas and the redwood skywalk. Very unique zoo and worth the visit for sure. It can get pretty busy on the weekends so try to go during work hours M-F. read more

Cute little zoo and had one of my favorite birds, the Greater Rhea! The day we went it was very hot outside (June) so I'm assuming that is why we didn't get to see a lot of the animals. They had a petting zoo area and the goats looked miserable because of the heat. They definitely needed water and more shade or something to help them stay cool. They had a little water play area that the younger and older kids enjoyed. Will revisit if in the area again. read more

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I don't go to zoos much, but I really enjoyed the sequoia park. We spent five hours walking around looking at the animals and enjoying their well kept park. The animals seemed as happy as they could be in captivity. Their cafe is delicious! I got a veggie Swiss and mushroom burger with some fries. The staff is very friendly and open to answering questions. read more

Sequoia Park Zoo - Two gray parrots in the aviary - Zoos Near Me - Eureka, California

My family loved this place! Only wish it wasn't so far away from us or we would go often. All the animals look healthy and well kept. Very clean environment. My kids loved the barnyard area. We didn't do the skywalk (fear of heights) but it looked awesome. read more

So fun, we took our grandson to see the redwoods for the first time. Simple and beautiful

Small zoo with limited animals... but it's perfect for a couple of hours of fun with the kids. The SkyWalk was a lot of fun and a highlight of the park. The scenery surrounding it is beautiful. The kids also enjoyed the petting zoo where they could pet and brush the goats. read more

We took out 2 and 3 year old here while we were in the area. It was great for them because it wasn't too big and overwhelming. The suspension bridge is awesome! The animals can be seen pretty close up. The kids loved the petting zoo. All great things about this place. read more

Hi The last time I was at the zoo was November 2019. My son was visiting and wanted to see the racoons and I wanted to see the river otters and the owl. Unfortunately the owl was not out for us to see. I went there in August for my birthday and the owl was in the infermary. So hopefully the owl will be on display when the zoo reopens. It was a great day both times. Can't wait to go again ASAP. Before these two visits I hadn't been to the zoo since Bill the chimps statue was deadicated. I miss Bill. But I'll visitore often now. read more

Nice zoo for smaller kids. There is a bear exhibit being built, expected to be completed this summer. Currently there are a couple of black bear cubs. Super cute to watch play/tumble. There's a animal petting section and beautiful eagle sanctuary. The real fun part of visiting the zoo is the skywalk. Accessible for most people. The food at the zoo is good. I had the warm pretzel and it was delicious. Others in our group got the cheeseburgers and they looked and tasted delicious. My husband got the fried chicken and it also was very good. The pizza was ok. Nice area with picnic tables (indoor/outdoor) as well as grass area for blankets and picnics. Overall it was a nice way to spend half day. read more

I used to work at a larger, fellow AZA-accredited zoo for several years and this tiny little zoo blows our zoo out of the park in the cafe department and in making good use of space to provide a luscious area for their animals. The high standard of care is obvious. The spider monkeys live in a mansion, the otters have an excellent recreation of their natural habitat. I could go on! Wonderful. read more

This place should be separate from the skywalk. An employee stated its been lines out the door before opening since they opened the skywalk back up. People obviously go for that. This "zoo" is beyond inhumane. Tiny enclosures for all the animals. They stuck two donkeys in with an ostrich?! In a tiny tiny enclosure. They even had raccoons in an enclosure that was maybe 4x8x12? Then they had a red panda who was in with some other random animal. Red pandas while beautiful are endangered!! How did a place like this even get a hold of one? No one can @me if they're "helping" the species because then they'd have two of the animals (not one) and they'd be a sanctuary/ state that they are helping animals. Then they're starting a BEAR AND COYOTE exhibit! This place is NOT BIG ENOUGH. I hope Netflix picks this up and we get another tiger king-esque documentary. In all seriousness I hated paying for the skywalk after seeing what the money is funding with the animals. read more

Visiting the area for family vacation - animals had great habitats and we were able to get pretty up close with everything! River otters were very playful and interactive, and the screeching bird with large rodent bunny-like creature was really interesting. Unfortunately the red panda, the main animal we wanted to see, was not out and about during our visit. The SkyWalk was awesome but scary with a 2 year old walking but crazy because there are a few stretches where the walls are rope mesh not metal! Imagination got the best of me and I freaked out a bit! Definitely a place to visit if you find yourself in Eureka and love animals! read more

I have such a connection to this place. It's a nice story of a place actually improving over the years. The feedings are fun to watch and I enjoy petting the goats with those scrubber hands. When it's sunny outside it's a nice walk. read more

This is a really great zoo. For the nominal fee and amount of animals, it is pretty great. We got to check out some of the animal feedings and the zoo keepers here are very informative. They really do care about their job and the animals at the zoo. It is fun to roam around and check out. read more

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Small neighborhood zoo and community park - if you're thinking this is a "big city" zoo it's not. It's a 30-45 minute slow troll at best, but for a small town small animal park it's not bad. Nice well maintained community grounds surround the zoo with picnic tables, shady areas and some playground equipment. Lots of folks use the park daily, and it's also a destination lunch spot for many just to get outside in the fresh air. Relaxed, casual and peaceful all come to mind when I'm visiting this park/zoo. Well worth a visit at least once. The best time to see the animals is about 10-11 am most mornings, except when it's overcast and cloudy, they are usually all out and about looking for food and getting a little exercise. It's not much but it's ours - a neat little zoo/park. 3.5 stars - rounded up for the nice grounds around the zoo. 00360 read more

Sorry to say that this is hardly a zoo. It's very small with few animals: two bald eagles, two black monkeys, several pink flamingos and a few wild pigs. However, the skywalk hanging over the redwoods is amazing. We had experience camping in the redwood forest but never had a chance to look down from a hundred foot high bridge. Magnificent scene. The 4-star is really for the skywalk. read more

This zoo is tiny, its not a zoo at all its a barn with red pandas. And they have bad customer service. I have a membership to the l.a. zoo which means I get in to the l.a.zoo and discounted or free admission to other zoos in the U.S. - this is one of the zoos posted on their website as "FREE ADMISSION+ 10% DISCOUNT AT GIFT SHOP". On my road trip to Seattle I decided to make this one of my stops since it would be something free to do. This means I got a hotel room in the city for the night just to go here, I get there and she says no its only a discount when I'm clearly showing her the page both printed and online that says FREE ADMISSION + 10% DISCOUNT AT SHOP and she says no then insinuated I was too cheap to pay the admission. I don't care if the admission was 1 penny the POINT is I DON"T HAVE T O PAY it's FREE with my MEMBERSHIP. And I don't like being taken advantage of or insulted. And I wasn't going to pay admission for a zoo that you can walk through in about 20 minutes. Yes It's that small! Not worth it at all! And I hope these people get some training on customer service. read more

On a recent trip up the California coast a friend and I were looking for things to do and this was in one of the tourist guides. So we decided to check it out. I'll say right off the bat, this place is VERY small. Sequoia park, is a neighborhood park. The zoo is part of that park. There really isn't even a formal parking lot, just street parking. There are 2 reasons I am giving this place 5 stars. First being the cost of admission is $6.00. The second is that because it's such a small park with a rather limited amount of people visiting, you get time to spend watching the animals that you never would at other zoo's. The main attraction are the Red Panda's they have and due to the lack of crowds I was able to get some of the most fantastic photos of the animals. read more

Sequoia Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Eureka, California

One of the best events ever, the annual Brews at the Zoo is a real highlight for us. In fact, we drive up from the San Francisco area (5+ hours) to attend every year. Local beer, music, and good times - plus supporting a great cause! The Sequoia Park Zoo is a nice little zoo. They have some interesting animals, a petting zoo, reptile area in addition to the normal zoo exhibits. Still, a small city zoo. Got to see the Red Panda exhibit which was very cool, but seeing the Bear made me sad since he's really old. read more

Lovely little zoo, very well thought out. Well worth a visit. Future plans look exciting and should enhance the experience

The best little zoo I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. The admission fee is very cheap, and the place is perfect for spending a long afternoon. No crowds to push through, which means you can spend as much time as you want gazing at the assortment of creatures on the premise: a red panda family, primates, birds, and more await. The petting zoo portion is really the best part- getting a chance to see all sorts of goats, llamas, fowl and a big fluffy bunny just puts a smile on my face! Just a tip: the big brown goat is very dominant, so when you want to be petting the other goats, he'll constantly want extra attention! read more

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The Zoo is awesome for a small town, arrived at about 10:30 AM and the animals are awake and moving around. Well worth the admission price. Are you asking me if you should go? YES!!! read more

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We have been to this zoo twice since I wrote the original review. They have added two red pandas, which are fun to watch and everybody thinks are cute. They were updating the habitats for the flamingos and cavy, as well. I think the secret to this zoo isn't exotic animals or their cutting edge zoological management. It is that the zoo even exists! The city of Eureka is having trouble keeping it open because they are having economic problems like many other communities. Because of this, the admission prices have increased considerable, even since my first visit here. The zoo has partnered with community groups and others to try to stay open. Despite all these problems, the zoo is still open and is clean, well kept and informative. They have been the recipient of a few grants and are working at improving more animal habitats. If you're in a hurry you can see all the animals in 30 minutes or less, but I would suggest that if you're in a hurry, don't bother going at all. Come when you can spend some time unwinding and learning about the animals. Watch the excitement of the local kids seeing animals from far away places. Most zoos are in big cities where you can't let kids wander and explore like they can here. Enjoy this zoo for what it is, a wonderfully small gem of a zoo with opportunities for young and old that cannot be had at any price in other cities the size of Eureka. read more

A beautiful little zoo! It's small but our kids are still young so it's the perfect size for them. read more

Sequoia Park Zoo - Fairy house - Zoos Near Me - Eureka, California

This zoo is excellent! The animal care staff works tirelessly to ensure the highest standard of care, and it shows! The majority of exhibits reflect species' environments in the wild and are designed to encourage natural behaviors. Sequoia Park Zoo is an amazing community resource, and it's absolutely worth it for community members to snag a membership. It's a great place to bring kids; little ones especially love to play in the Watershed Heroes water feature, and the zoo is a nice, enclosed space where parents can easily observe their children while they play. Something new is always going on at the zoo, and it's a joy to watch this dynamic place grow! I especially love the diversity of species, as well as the emphasis on native wildlife. We live in such a unique place, and I love that the zoo is making the most of the redwood scenery and unique wildlife in our region. How often do we *actually* get a chance to see eagles, otters, porcupine, and, soon, bear and coyote up close in person? Every time I see these animal ambassadors I walk away with a renewed sense of appreciation for our wild neighbors. All in all, Sequoia Park Zoo is a wonderful place to take the family, volunteer, and learn about wildlife! Definitely visit! read more

Small and exhibits closed due to COVID but fun to see some animals we haven't seen elsewhere and the staff was super kind and wonderful

I love our sweet little zoo! The skywalk is going to be so fun, it's definitely worth the time to go by here!

Teeny tiny zoo perfect for the toddler set. High points: otter feeding - so much JOY! Nature play spot - running, climbing, fun. Barn: little library in a tree, goat and sheep petting, barn activities read more

The sky walk is the best experience at this zoo. It has room to grow and will look forward to see how they get better.

Beautiful and sweet zoo. We had the best time here today. Lovely people and animals to experience. The food is excellent too. We are really grateful for you and all you offer to our community. Thank you!!! read more

Enjoyed the little zoo and cute atmosphere. There is only street parking, but if you show up in the morning - the animals are really active and you can get a lot of the zoo to yourself. Its not as flashy as some of the big zoos, but its really an enjoyable way to spend a morning around red pandas, goats in the petting zoo, bald eagles, and salmon. It has a great way of incorporating local wildlife and show you history of zoos through chimps and other species. A perfect place to stop and enjoy wildlife, learn, and be one with nature. read more

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We like going to zoo's. Especially the small ones with rehab animals and a passion for conservation. RED PANDAS. They are rare and do NOT live anywhere near the US. This Father / Daughter pair are exquisite! You don't see these in the big city zoo's. Stop in - enjoy the barnyard, the majestic bald eagles and rare pandas. Then buy some memorabilia in the gift shop on the way out to support them. My daughter loves the paw prints on canvas the pandas made in "art class". It was $15 and super cool to have as a memento. read more

This zoo is special because a lot of people work on planting local native plants which make sense because they match the environment and are low maintenance. Last summer the flamingos decided it was the year to make babies. I really enjoyed watching the long legged mama flamingos watching over their little grey fluff ball baby. Each mama has one baby that she preens and takes to the wading pool to drink water. She protects her baby from aggressive flamingos. It was a fun year to see the babies double in size ever couple days. They grew into their long stilt like legs. read more

My best friend and I absolutely adore this little zoo. The grounds are always nicely maintained as well as the animal exhibits. My favorite animals are the pink flamingos and the red pandas. Pink flamingos because they're so colorful and the red pandas because they're just so darn cute! My best friend and I are adults and we love visiting this zoo, so I'm sure anyone with kids will surely enjoy it as much as we do. Great place to visit! Super fun! read more

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Cute little zoo well worth the few bucks to visit. The sea otters were fun to watch. The bird aviary was wonderful to walk through. read more

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Lovely Redwood Skywalk. Had a peaceful enjoyable time really helpful staff and well maintained zoo.