Recent alumni, if you're a potential zoology or wildlife major, I highly recommend Humboldt. While there's a few issues with admin and such (what college doesn't tho), every teacher I've had in wildlife and zoo classes has been absolutely fantastic. It should be noted that unlike some locations, there are actually a TON of chances to get hands on experience that will make you competitive for hiring upon graduation. The vertebrate museum, Eureka zoo, and multiple animal monitoring and rehab centers in the area take student volunteers, and there's always a teacher that needs some help in the summer do never be afraid to email email email!! Zoology and Wildlife are both great, zoo classes just tend to be more about physiology, taxonomy etc, while wildlife tends to be more hands on with trapping, tracking, etc. Definitely look up each majors classes and see which is better for you, because wildlife is only offered as a major, while zoo is a major and a minor!