Community Corner Beyond San Diego Zoo: 6 Unique Zoos In CA That Are Off The Beaten Path California’s most famous zoo is far from the only animal-centric attraction in the state. Here are six zoos offering unique experiences.
CALIFORNIA — With over 12,000 animals residing in a scenic park setting, the San Diego Zoo is one of the nation’s most visited and most beloved zoos.
While the San Diego Zoo’s prestige is well-earned, animal-loving Californians and visitors should know that the Golden State boasts many more animal-centric attractions that are worthy of exploration. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and Fresno are among the large cities that have their own zoos. But if you head further off the main freeways, a world of hidden-gem zoos and unique animal parks await.
Among them are one of the nation’s only two alpine zoos, a haven for wild cats and a tiny zoo that’s the state’s oldest. Check out more information about those zoos, along with three others, below: Sequoia Park Zoo
Eureka
Some of the tallest trees on earth surround the Sequoia Park Zoo, which dubs itself one of the smallest accredited zoos in the U.S., as well as the state’s oldest. The zoo punches above its small stature, serving as the home to over 150 animals representing more than 50 species. And its signature attraction, the Redwood Sky Walk, offers something else even the largest of zoos can’t — the quarter-mile jaunt, 100 feet above the ground among sequoias, is the longest sky-walk in the West. The Redwood Sky Walk was named the No. 1 aerial adventure park in the country by USA Today. (Eddy Alexander on behalf of the City of Eureka) Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Palm Desert
While it can appear cruel and
