Sequoia Park Zoo, Zoo in Eureka, United States.
Sequoia Park Zoo is a wildlife facility nestled within redwood forest, where animals live in natural forest settings rather than traditional enclosures. The grounds spread through wooded areas and house birds, mammals, reptiles, and other creatures connected to forest ecosystems.
The zoo was founded in 1907, making it California's oldest zoo. Its creation came during an era when preserving and displaying wildlife became increasingly important to American communities.
The zoo blends seamlessly with the surrounding redwood forest, creating an experience where animals live in settings that echo their natural homes. Visitors walk through wooded paths that feel more like a forest stroll than a typical zoo visit.
The grounds are easily walkable with clearly marked forest paths, allowing visitors to see different animals without getting lost. Morning visits work best, as animals tend to be more active and the paths feel less crowded.
An elevated forest path lifts visitors high into the tree canopy, revealing the forest from a completely different perspective than ground level. From this height, the density and scale of the forest becomes clear in ways you cannot see while walking below.
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