The Sequoia Park Zoo is a zoo located in Eureka, California, United States and is operated by the City of Eureka. With over 250 animals representing 75 different species on 7-acre , the zoo is a favorite of local residents, especially children, and visitors alike. The Zoo is part of a larger park complex including 60-acre of mature second-growth coast redwood forest, Eureka's largest public playground, and a duck pond, in addition to meticulously kept formal and natural gardens. The gardens include many varieties of rhododendron bushes, which grow easily in the mild climate and can be seen throughout the region growing wild and in the gardens of homes. 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". The zoo is open to the public from 10am-5pm daily. During the winter the zoo closes on Mondays. read more