Sequoia Park Zoo
The Sequoia Park Zoo is a zoo located in Eureka, California, operated by the City of Eureka. 1907 is when its story starts. Weather is mildest over July to September, with 63–64°F highs.
A zoo & aquarium inside Eureka
You can stay in Eureka
Sequoia Park Zoo is inside Eureka, which has 37 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1907
Sequoia Park Zoo dates from 1907. About ↓
Best months: Jul, Aug and Sep
July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 63–64°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Sequoia Park Zoo
The Sequoia Park Zoo is a zoo located in Eureka, California, operated by the City of Eureka. The zoo is part of a larger park complex including 60-acre (24 ha) of mature second-growth coast redwood forest, Eureka's largest public playground, and a duck pond, in addition to formal and natural gardens. The gardens include many varieties of rhododendron. The zoo's mission is "to inspire wonder, understanding and respect for the natural world by providing fun, rewarding, educational experiences that encourage meaningful connections between animals, humans, and our environment".
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 54 species
- Area
- 5 acres
- Established
- 1907
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Sequoia Park Zoo
The first towns with rooms are Eureka (37) and Arcata (20).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sequoia Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | in town | — | 37 21 hotels · 9 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 25,304 | $405K | D− |
| Arcata | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 20 9 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 19,047 | $485K | C− |
| Fortuna | 13 mi south | 20 min | 12 5 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 12,003 | $380K | B− |
| Ferndale | 15 mi southwest | 25 min | 8 1 hotel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,348 | $542K | B− |
| Fairhaven | 3 mi west | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 293 | $454K | — |
| Indianola | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 2 2 RV parks | 560 | $455K | — |
| Trinidad 20% vacation homes | 19 mi north | 30 min | 11 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 317 | $834K | — |
| McKinleyville | 13 mi north | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 17,113 | $458K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Sequoia Park Zoo
These well-known sights sit within 70 miles.
42 mi National ParkRedwood National Park1.2M visitors a year
33 mi State parkHumboldt Redwoods State Park
63 mi Theme parkConfusion Hill
63 mi National forestShasta–Trinity National Forest
69 mi State parkJedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
44 mi State parkPrairie Creek Redwoods State Park
67 mi National forestSix Rivers National Forest
70 mi Ancient siteBrother JonathanPhoto credits
Redwood National Park: Michael Schweppe, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Humboldt Redwoods State Park: Jason Sturner, CC BY 2.0 · Confusion Hill: Tomas Sennett, Public domain · Shasta–Trinity National Forest: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Mario Vaden (talk · contribs), Public domain · Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Public domain · Six Rivers National Forest: Clinton Steeds, CC BY 2.0 · Brother Jonathan: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
Quick answers on Sequoia Park Zoo
Is Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka?
Yes. It’s inside Eureka, CA.
When is the best time to visit Sequoia Park Zoo?
July, August and September, with highs of 63–64°.
What is the closest airport to Sequoia Park Zoo?
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County (ACV), about 14 miles away. The nearest big hub is Sacramento (SMF), about 198 miles.
Where should I stay near Sequoia Park Zoo?
Eureka (in town, 37 places to stay), Arcata (7 mi, 20 places to stay) and Fortuna (13 mi, 12 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Eureka
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