Sequoia Park Zoo press release:

In appreciation for those serving our community and beyond, Sequoia Park Zoo is offering free admission to firefighters. Visitors may present an active firefighter ID card with photo (Department ID or Union ID) or a Red Card (for wildland firefighters) with matching personal photo ID to receive free entry for themselves and a guest.

City of Eureka and Sequoia Park Zoo gratefully acknowledge the members of Humboldt Bay Fire, Cal Fire, and the countless agencies and departments who protect the people, homes, and wildlands in our region and around the world.

“We are happy to offer admission to the heroes who combat fires and keep our communities safe,” says Jim Campbell-Spickler, Director of the Sequoia Park Zoo. “While they are here in our community, these folks are our neighbors, and we welcome them and thank them for their service.”

Although fire plays an important role in maintaining diverse ecosystems, climate change and human impacts have created situations where fires are occurring more frequently and with higher intensity. In addition to the destruction of property and the loss of human life, catastrophic wildfires can displace native wildlife and alter fragile habitats, which may take decades to repair and recover. Now, more than ever, it is critical to support the brave firefighters and responders on the front lines of these disasters.