Sequoia Park Zoo

Infobox zoo
zoo_name=Sequoia Park Zoo
location=Eureka, California, USA
area=5 acres (20,000 m²)
members=AZA
website=http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/zoo/default.asp Official

The Sequoia Park Zoo is located in Eureka, California, USA and is operated by the City of Eureka. It is a small zoo 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 educational programs for school-age children and a barnyard, where children can interact with goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, llamas, alpacas, and a dog. 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 the redwood forest. Residents of the main zoo include: a Black Bear, Patagonian Cavies, Golden Lion Tamarins, Spider Monkeys, Bill the Chimpanzee, and Flamingos. The Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the zoo's mission through fundraising and public outreach programs. The Foundation operates a gift shop and cafe. 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

* Zoological gardens
* Eureka, California

Notes

External links

*http://www.sequoiaparkzoo.net
*http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/zoo/default.asp