- Sequoia Park Zoo
Infobox zoo
zoo_name=Sequoia Park Zoo
location=Eureka,California , USA
area=5acre s (20,000 m²)
members=AZA
website=http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/zoo/default.asp OfficialThe Sequoia Park Zoo is located in
Eureka, California ,USA and is operated by the City of Eureka. It is a smallzoo whose 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". [Sequoia Park Zoo [http://www.sequoiaparkzoo.net/ The Mission of the Sequoia Park Zoo] URL Retrieved on October 18, 2007]The zoo offers
education al programs forschool -age children and abarn yard, where children can interact withgoat s,sheep ,chicken s,rabbit s,llama s,alpaca s, and adog . There is an educational building located in the front of the zoo called "Secrets of the Forest", which educates children about the animals and organisms in theredwood forest . Residents of the main zoo include: a Black Bear, PatagonianCavie s,Golden Lion Tamarin s,Spider Monkeys , Bill theChimpanzee , andFlamingo s. The Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation is anon-profit organization that supports the zoo's mission through fundraising and public outreach programs. The Foundation operates agift shop andcafe . After 100 years free entry, the zoo is poised begin charging admission in the summer 2008.On June 26th, 2007 fifty year zoo resident and a favorite of locals of all ages, Bill the
Chimpanzee , passed away. At 62 years of age, [Monkeys in the News [http://monkeydaynews.blogspot.com/2007/06/bill-chimp-dies-at-62.html Bill the Chimp Dies at 62] URL Retrieved on October 18, 2007] Bill was one the oldest living Champanzees in the history of their captivity. [The Eureka Reporter [http://www.eurekareporter.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?ArticleID=2696 On a limb: Sculptor finalizes artistic tribute to Bill the chimp] URL Retrieved on October 18, 2007]See also
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Zoological gardens
*Eureka, California Notes
External links
*http://www.sequoiaparkzoo.net
*http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/zoo/default.asp
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