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Temptations Raffle Winner Announced

Congratulations to Sharon Chadwick, winner of tickets for two to the Temptations! at the Arkley Center for Performing Arts and cocktails at Avalon prior to the show. Have a wonderful evening! Special thanks to all who participated in the raffle, your support of the Zoo is greatly appreciated!

Future of Zoo in Question

For 102 years, Sequoia Park Zoo has been a tremendous resource for Humboldt County. You may have recently heard in the news that the Eureka City Council is discussing the possibility of closing the Zoo permanently. Learn more here, and find out what you can do to help save Sequoia Park Zoo.

Meet the New Neighbor!

Tater, a Patagonian cavy, joined Taffy (our existing cavy) on exhibit on November 3rd. These two cavies are part of a very special conservation effort, the Species Survival Plan. This program is managed by zoo professionals and biologists throughout North America to help ensure the long term genetic viability of several endangered species. Tater is adjusting well to our North Coast weather, and we hope you'll visit the Zoo soon to welcome him!

2009 Calendar of Events Announced

Mark your calendars! Dates for the following 2009 events are now available:

Egg-stravaganza: April 12
Brew at the Zoo: May 30
Zootini: August 8
Boo at the Zoo: October 25

These fantastic events are made possible by our 2009 Event Sponsors. Interested in becoming an Event Sponsor? Call (707) 442-5649 today!

Dwarf Netherland rabbit joins Barnyard

Stop by the Zoo's Barnyard to welcome our most recent addition, Oreo, to the neighborhood! Oreo is a Dwarf Netherland rabbit, and she is especially sweet and cuddly.

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Winter Hours begin October 1st

Beginning Wednesday, October 1st, the Zoo will be open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm for the winter season.

Aviary Renovations Complete

Aviary

Stop by check out the improvements to the Nancy Hilfiker Aviary! Our renovation is now complete, and the changes are fantastic. Visitors will notice new landscaping, improved interpretive elements, and a new re-routed walkway that is elevated from the surrounding landscape, a design allows our birds to more fully utilize their habitat. If you would like to support the Aviary Renovation, consider purchasing a personalized tile to be placed on the foyer fountain.

Zootini a Smashing Success

Thank you to all the wonderful supporters helped make Zootini a truly fabulous flamingo fete! Guests enjoyed a high-style evening with delicious food and festive Zootinis while participating in live and silent auctions, a wine pull, and more, helping to raise over $15,000 in one night! All proceeds from this year's Zootini will go towards the renovation of the flamingo habitat.

Screamers Hatch Their First Chicks

Scramers

Stop by the flamingo exhibit and you might notice two fluffy, pint-sized additions: our Screamers, Henrietta and Boris, recently hatched two chicks and are proving to be great first-time parents. Come visit the zoo and congratulate the new family!

Chacoan Peccaries Make Their Debut

Our long awaited Chacoan Peccary pair are finally on exhibit. Chacoan Peccaries are an endangered species native to South America. Brothers Ian and Gregory are part of a program called the Species Survival Plan. Conserving and managing a captive population helps ensure the survival of this species for generations to come.

Nigerian Pygmy Goat joins Barnyard

Take advantage of the gorgeous spring weather and stop by the Zoo's Barnyard to welcome our most recent addition, Bootsie, to the neighborhood! Bootsie is a Nigerian Pygmy Goat, a species well known for their small stature and friendly persona.