Eureka, CA – Bears at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka had an unexpected visitor last week. According to the zoo, a wild bear was spotted by staff on October 17 while they were conducting their daily inspection of the Redwood Sky Walk.
Emergency procedures were implemented in order to safely assess the unusual situation. Fortunately, the wild visitor was amicable – the zoo said:
The wild bear did not appear aggressive and was observed interacting with Tule, Ishŭng, and Kunabulilh through their habitat fencing. At no point did the wild bear enter any animal habitats and, after a brief exploration of the enrichment items around the night house, the bear was safely coaxed back into the woods through a service gate.
Adding, “Overall, he was a very polite visitor. He stayed on the boardwalk path, kept two feet on the ground and didn’t try to climb over the railings!”
An inspection of the perimeter fencing separating the zoo from the Sequoia park was found to be intact and secure. The zoo staff is uncertain how the wild bear accessed the zoo property.
The zoo said:
We will continue to monitor the situation. Wild bears and other animals call Sequoia Park home, and we remind our guests to responsibly live alongside them by observing wildlife from a distance, staying on marked trails and always being aware of your surroundings.
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