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Sequoia Park Zoo

3414 W St · Eureka, CA

Why you should go…

One of the oldest zoos in California, Sequoia Park Zoo sits within Sequoia Park's redwood grove and focuses on a compact, kid-friendly collection including red pandas, primates and a walk-through aviary. The surrounding park adds duck ponds, a rose garden and redwood trails, making it easy to combine a zoo visit with a walk among the trees. It's small enough to see in an hour or two.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Sequoia Park Zoo, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Old Town Eureka

    Free

    A restored waterfront historic district of Victorian storefronts, galleries and a bayfront boardwalk.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Local Gem

    M/V Madaket Harbor Cruise

    Under $25

    A narrated cruise on Humboldt Bay aboard a wooden ferry built in 1910.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Free

    California Welcome Center Eureka

    Free

    Official California Welcome Center for Humboldt County, staffed to help visitors plan trips along the Redwood Coast.

    1.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Trees of Mystery

    Under $25

    A roadside classic with a giant Paul Bunyan statue, a gondola ride through the redwood canopy and a native art museum.

    55 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Confusion Hill

    Under $25

    Vintage roadside gravity house, mountain train ride and redwood grove on Highway 101 near Piercy.

    64 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Ocean World

    Under $25

    Guided aquarium tour with shark petting, tide pools and sea lion shows on the Crescent City coast.

    66 mi awayMore like this