Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Happy Hollow Park & Zoo connects people to nature through play. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is wholly owned and operated by the City of San José (www.csj.gov).
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This month’s Senior Safari is right around the corner — join us Thursday, June 26 from 9 to 10 a.m.! Senior Safari, pres...
06/24/2025

This month’s Senior Safari is right around the corner — join us Thursday, June 26 from 9 to 10 a.m.! Senior Safari, presented by Kaiser Permanente, is a joint program of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and Happy Hollow Foundation where visitors ages 50 and up take over Happy Hollow. To welcome all older adults in our community, Senior Safari admission and parking are free, and guests are welcome to stay for the day after gates open to the general public.

Please note that Senior Safari is exclusively for adults 50 and older. Guests younger than 50 may enter Happy Hollow at 10 a.m. when the park and zoo opens to the public.

Learn more on our website: https://happyhollow.org/seniorsafari/

06/23/2025

Happy Hollow's Summer Campers had a blast watching Coventry & Kaluza during their limited run at Happy Hollow, and we hope you did too! A big thanks to Coventry & Kaluza for giving guests the best start to summer 🎉🤸‍♀️

As National Pollinator Week concludes, we extend our sincere gratitude to the vital pollinators who make life sweeter, g...
06/23/2025

As National Pollinator Week concludes, we extend our sincere gratitude to the vital pollinators who make life sweeter, greener and more colorful. Their role is essential, and our commitment to their protection continues well beyond this week 🐝🦋🌻

06/21/2025

Such special memories are being made every day at Happy Hollow ❤️

Summer’s here and the sun’s out in full force! 🌞 Where better to celebrate the solstice than Happy Hollow? Don’t forget ...
06/21/2025

Summer’s here and the sun’s out in full force! 🌞

Where better to celebrate the solstice than Happy Hollow? Don’t forget to hydrate, stay refreshed, and ride those summer vibes!

We know you’ve missed it, and it’s finally back- face painting has returned at Happy Hollow! Kids (and kids at heart) ca...
06/20/2025

We know you’ve missed it, and it’s finally back- face painting has returned at Happy Hollow! Kids (and kids at heart) can now transform into tigers, butterflies and more. Just in time for summer fun, the booth will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays. Look for the Face Paint booth near the entrance of the Picnic Basket restaurant on your next visit!

your Happy Hollow Membership also gets you discounted tickets to partner facilities in the Association of Zoos & Aquar...
06/20/2025

your Happy Hollow Membership also gets you discounted tickets to partner facilities in the Association of Zoos & Aquariums Reciprocity Program? 😮 You could say that a Membership is worth so much more than its actual cost! Learn more about becoming a Happy Hollow Member at happyhollow.org/membership 🐲

Date announcement coming SOON 😉 Check back next week to find out the reopening date of the Danny the Dragon ride! After ...
06/19/2025

Date announcement coming SOON 😉 Check back next week to find out the reopening date of the Danny the Dragon ride! After a magical makeover, one of Happy Hollow’s most beloved attractions is almost ready to make its comeback. You're getting closer to joining Danny on a magical journey 🐉

Celebrate National Pollinator Week by planting for pollinators ! 🐝🌼Did you know native plants are the best food source f...
06/18/2025

Celebrate National Pollinator Week by planting for pollinators ! 🐝🌼

Did you know native plants are the best food source for our local bees and other pollinators? Here are three California natives to add to your garden that will help pollinators thrive:

California Lilac (Ceanothus) — Covered in blue flowers each March, this large shrub is a springtime pollen powerhouse for early bees. Unlike certain other California lilacs, it can withstand summer watering and tends to have a relatively long lifespan.

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) — Our iconic golden flower supports hardworking bees who love collecting pollen at its base. These “annuals” often come back year after year through reseeding.

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) — Its orange and yellow blooms brighten any garden and fuel busy pollinators all summer long.

Ready to start your own pollinator garden? Happy Hollow presents you with Progress for Pollinators, a grant program in partnership with Happy Hollow Foundation, that supports community organizations to create pollinator-friendly habitats in Santa Clara County. With awards of up to $2,500 per project, your ideas can blossom into reality!

Apply at happyhollow.org/progress-for-pollinators by Monday, September 1. 🌸

Here are some commonly asked questions about Senior Safari! Don't miss the next event on Thursday, June 26 from 9 to 10 ...
06/17/2025

Here are some commonly asked questions about Senior Safari! Don't miss the next event on Thursday, June 26 from 9 to 10 a.m.! 🐉

National Pollinator Week is here! 🐝From June 16 to 22, we’re celebrating the tiny heroes behind our favorite foods, flow...
06/16/2025

National Pollinator Week is here! 🐝
From June 16 to 22, we’re celebrating the tiny heroes behind our favorite foods, flowers and thriving ecosystems. Bees, butterflies, birds & more!

Join us all week long to learn, plant and protect. 🌻💛

06/16/2025

Sometimes a bath with food is all you need to boost your mood 🥬🖤
📹: Keeper Sage

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748 Story Road
San Jose, CA
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