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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Attention all Happy Hollow go-ers: please be aware that the park and zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 14 🐊 Happy Hollow will be closing early for Happy Hollow Foundation's fundraising event, Hooray for Happy Hollow 🎠 View all upcoming hours at happyhollow.org/hours-directions 🐲
Thank you to all the Happy Hollow Members who attended Member Morning this last Saturday! Even Danny the Dragon enjoyed bringing a friend 🐲🦝 Are you not a member yet and want to make sure you don't miss out on events like this again? Become a member today! Learn more at happyhollow.org/membership ✨
Don't miss the deadline to apply! Happy Hollow is hiring a full-time cook to assist with managing food and beverage operations 🍔 Learn more at happyhollow.org/about-us/jobs 🥤 Share this post with someone you think should be the newest cook at Happy Hollow!
📸: Travina T.
Happy Grandparent's Day, especially to all those who love visiting Happy Hollow with their grandchildren! If you're here at the park and zoo often, consider a senior Membership so you can take advantage of unlimited visits ❤️ It's a great way to collect unforgettable memories with the grandkids 👴👵👦👧 Visit happyhollow.org/membership to sign up today.
🐻🌿 Today is California Biodiversity Day! Join us from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Learning Lodge as we celebrate the amazing plants and animals that make up California's unique ecosystems.
Happy Hollow is proud to be apart of the the Coexist with Wildlife, California campaign, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the last California grizzly bear sighting, in 1924 in Sequoia National Park. This iconic species reminds us of the incredible wildlife we must protect. We’re highlighting 24 vital species to protect in 2024 and encouraging everyone to pledge their commitment to preserving California’s natural heritage. Let’s make a difference together! 🌎✨
Attention all Happy Hollow go-ers: please be aware that the park and zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 🐊 Happy Hollow will be closing early for Happy Hollow Foundation's fundraising event, Hooray for Happy Hollow 🎠 View all upcoming hours at happyhollow.org/hours-directions 🐲
Looking for fun Saturday plans with your friend? Join us for September's Member Morning! Saturday, Sept. 7 is Bring-a-Friend Member Morning ☀️ For each membership in your family (adult and child), you'll be able to bring one friend to Member Morning for free 👯 As a bonus, each Member who completes a survey about their experience with Happy Hollow's Membership program will be entered to win a Membership extension! Not a member yet? Sign up at happyhollow.org/membership 🐲
Attention Teachers! The time to book end-of-year field trips is now ⏰ Visit happyhollow.org/groups to book your group reservation before dates in May are completely full!
Dive into California Biodiversity Day this Saturday, September 7, from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Learning LODGE!
Our education team will lead exciting talks on Sea Otters, Wolves and California Condors. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and get inspired! 🦦🐺🦅✨
Happy Hollow is hiring a full-time cook to assist with managing food and beverage operations 🍔 Learn more at happyhollow.org/about-us/jobs 🥤 Share this post with someone you think should apply!
📸: Travina T.
Do you need proof that Happy Hollow is the best place to visit with your grandkids on Grandparent's Day? Look no further than these reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visit happyhollow.org to buy your tickets today!
This weekend's Member Morning might be the best reason to sign up for a membership! On Saturday, Sept. 7, Happy Hollow Members will be able bring a friend in for free between 9 and 10 a.m. 👯 For each membership in your family (adult and child), you'll be able to bring one friend. As long as Members bring their friend in before 10 a.m., their admission will be free and valid for the whole day. 💕As a bonus, each Member who completes a survey about their experience with Happy Hollow's Membership program will be entered to win a Membership extension! Not a member yet? Sign up at happyhollow.org/membership 🐲
Yes, Happy Hollow is open on Labor Day! You can visit the park and zoo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Operating hours will change starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, when Happy Hollow will close at 4 p.m. on weekdays 🐉 To view all upcoming hours, visit happyhollow.org/hours-directions 🎠
Have you ridden the Pacific Fruit Express or visited the Chacoan peccary habitat? 🎢 Improvements to each of these Happy Hollow features were made possible by donations to Happy Hollow Foundation, the nonprofit partner dedicated to raising funds and friends for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo for special programs and projects. When you attend the "Hooray for Happy Hollow" event on Saturday, Sept. 14, you are making an investment into the future of Happy Hollow 🐲 Visit happyhollow.org/hh-foundation/hooray to learn more!
Are you planning to visit the park soon? Don't forget to stop by the Explore & More Store to purchase a Danny the Dragon hot to go! 🐲🔥
turkey vultures have an incredible sense of smell, allowing them to detect carrion (a.k.a dead animals) from over a mile away, which helps them find food in their scavenging role!
Want to learn more about turkey vultures and the important role they play in our environment? Come celebrate California Biodiversity Day at Happy Hollow! 🌲
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for a fun-filled event of crafts, activities and conservation stations around the park and zoo. 🌺🐾
refreshing snacks are conveniently located next to your favorite playground? This weekend, visit the Redwood Refreshments snack bar right next to the Redwood Lookout playground. From ice cream to iced coffee, you're sure to find something to keep you cool 😎
There are only 4 days left to apply for the Progress for Pollinators grant! If you have a love for pollinators and a desire to create beautiful spaces in your community, this grant program can provide up to $2,500 for you to make your dream a reality! 🐝 Progress for Pollinators is presented by Happy Hollow Foundation in partnership with Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, with a goal of creating more pollinator-friendly habitats in Santa Clara County’s public spaces. If you have a great idea for a new pollinator garden, don’t wait. The fall application deadline is coming up on Sunday, Sept. 1. For more info, visit happyhollow.org/progress-for-pollinators 🦋
Yes, Happy Hollow is open on Labor Day! You can visit us from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2. The park and zoo's operating hours will change starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, when Happy Hollow will close at 4 p.m. on weekdays 🐉 To view all upcoming hours, visit happyhollow.org/hours-directions 🎠
The upcoming Member Morning might be the best reason to sign up for a membership! On Saturday, Sept. 7, Happy Hollow Members will be able bring a friend in for free between 9 and 10 a.m. 👯 For each membership in your family (adult and child), you'll be able to bring one friend. As long as Members bring their friend in before 10 a.m., their admission will be free and valid for the whole day. 💕As a bonus, each Member who completes a survey about their experience with Happy Hollow's Membership program will be entered to win a Membership extension! Not a member yet? Sign up at happyhollow.org/membership 🐲
Have you ever wondered how to read Happy Hollow's ride schedule? Watch this video to learn how 🎢 With this simple skill, you'll be a pro at planning the most effective visits at Happy Hollow 🐲 View the ride schedule at happyhollow.org/visit 🎠
Happy Hollow staff and their canines would like to wish everyone a Happy ! 🐕🦮🐕🦺 Also featured today are some staff members' cats who have the fetching spirit of dogs 🎾🐶😸
You can't start the school year without looking back on how awesome summer was 😎 It was a successful summer for Happy Hollow's Zoo Education department who served 539 campers over 28 camps! Thank you to all the people that made summer camp season such a blast ☀️ Not ready to let the camp fun end? Sign up for Fall Camp from Monday, Sept. 30 to Friday, Oct. 4. This year's theme is Vets in the Making. Campers will learn the tools, tests and time it takes to care for the zoo animals. Learn more at happyhollow.org/fall-winter-camp 🍂
📸: Emily C.
Happy Hollow offers convenient drop-off locations for recycling your personal electronic devices! You can bring your items to the Guest Services building or the Administration Office during open hours.
Recycling your devices helps keep harmful waste out of landfills and promotes the reuse of materials, which reduces the need for mining in sensitive habitats. For instance, coltan, a crucial mineral in electronics, is mined in Africa and poses a threat to its diverse wildlife and ecosystems. 🐘🦍
♻️ Accepted Devices: cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, GPS devices, MP3 players, e-readers, digital cameras, chargers, and adapter 📷
For more details on what we accept, visit: https://bit.ly/4dytVci
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and Happy Hollow Foundation awarded over $10,000 in Progress for Pollinator grants in the spring? The fall grant deadline is coming in just over one week 🐝 If you are interested in creating a pollinator-friendly habitat in Santa Clara County, please apply for the Progress for Pollinator grant by Sunday, Sept. 1. Visit happyhollow.org/progress-for-pollinators to learn more and apply🦋
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo connects people to nature through play!
September's Member Morning is a special one! Saturday, Sept. 7 is Bring-a-Friend Member Morning ☀️ For each membership in your family (adult and child), you'll be able to bring one friend to Member Morning for free 👯 As a bonus, each Member who completes a survey about their experience with Happy Hollow's Membership program will be entered to win a Membership extension! Not a member yet? Sign up at happyhollow.org/membership 🐲
🌿🦋 Celebrate California Biodiversity Day at Happy Hollow! 🌟
Join us on Saturday, September 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for a fun-filled day of:
🎨 Crafting Seed Balls
🔍 Exploring with our Biodiversity Scavenger Hunt
🌎 Learning how you can make a difference at our Conservation Info Tables
Discover, create and contribute to our local wildlife community! 🌺🐾
"Glamping in the Hollow" is a luxury outdoor experience at Happy Hollow featuring fully-furnished canvas safari tents, a camp lounge tucked among the redwoods of Adventure Grove and more!⛺ Experiences like this are available ONLY through supporting our non-profit partners at Happy Hollow Foundation 🤗
This year's "Hooray for Happy Hollow" event is on Sept. 14 and you can bid on other unforgettable experiences like this to create your own magical memories.✨ Last chance for tickets and sponsorships is Friday, Aug. 30! Learn more at HappyHooray.givesmart.com
Take a sneak peek at what it looks like to attend Happy Hollow's Senior Safari 🐲 Senior Safari, presented by Kaiser Permanente, allows adults 50+ to take over the park and zoo. On Thursday, Aug. 22 Seniors are allowed early entry at the park and zoo from 9 to 10 a.m. Enjoy guided zoo tours, bracelet-making, bingo and much more 🎠🎢🐲
Please note: seniors must arrive by 10 a.m. to receive free parking and free admission.
Senior Safari is a joint program of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and Happy Hollow Foundation.
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This weekend's Member Morning might be the best reason to sign up for a membership! On Saturday, Sept. 7, Happy Hollow Members will be able bring a friend in for free between 9 and 10 a.m. 👯 For each membership in your family (adult and child), you'll be able to bring one friend. As long as Members bring their friend in before 10 a.m., their admission will be free and valid for the whole day. 💕As a bonus, each Member who completes a survey about their experience with Happy Hollow's Membership program will be entered to win a Membership extension! Not a member yet? Sign up at happyhollow.org/membership 🐲
Are you planning to visit the park soon? Don't forget to stop by the Explore & More Store to purchase a Danny the Dragon hot to go! 🐲🔥
#DYK refreshing snacks are conveniently located next to your favorite playground? This weekend, visit the Redwood Refreshments snack bar right next to the Redwood Lookout playground. From ice cream to iced coffee, you're sure to find something to keep you cool 😎
Have you ever wondered how to read Happy Hollow's ride schedule? Watch this video to learn how 🎢 With this simple skill, you'll be a pro at planning the most effective visits at Happy Hollow 🐲 View the ride schedule at happyhollow.org/visit 🎠
Take a sneak peek at what it looks like to attend Happy Hollow's Senior Safari 🐲 Senior Safari, presented by Kaiser Permanente, allows adults 50+ to take over the park and zoo. On Thursday, Aug. 22 Seniors are allowed early entry at the park and zoo from 9 to 10 a.m. Enjoy guided zoo tours, bracelet-making, bingo and much more 🎠🎢🐲 Please note: seniors must arrive by 10 a.m. to receive free parking and free admission. Senior Safari is a joint program of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and Happy Hollow Foundation.
Why buy one Happy Hollow ticket when you can buy 14? The more the merrier! If you've got a big group you'd like to visit the park with or you want to have a bunch of tickets on hand to gift to friends and family, take advantage of the group rate! During peak season, the group rate tickets are just $12 each! Visit happyhollow.org/groups to learn more 👪🐲🎟️
Are you feeling the heat this week? Here are the best ways to enjoy a hot day at Happy Hollow! ☀️😎💦 Buy your tickets today and plan your visit at happyhollow.org 🐲🎢
Don't miss your last chance to see Canine Champions for Conservation this summer! This week, the shows will run from Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, August 4 with showtimes at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 🐶🐕🦮🐕🦺 You'll be saying "bow-WOW" when you witness these talented pups in action! Buy tickets to the park and zoo today 🎟️ happyhollow.org
Did you know that all the important program schedules for the park and zoo are available right at your fingertips? Need to know when your favorite ride is open? When the dog show will start? Or when a you can talk to a zookeeper at a keeper chats? All these questions can be answered at happyhollow.org/visit ❤️
Not only do zookeepers take great photos of the animals, they take great videos too! Senior Keeper Alison captured this video of Bayou the American alligator interacting with one of his enrichment items. Providing enrichment is an important part of every zookeeper's job. Since zoo animals don't have the same changing environment as their wild counterparts, zookeepers regularly introduce different enrichment to appeal to animals' senses and stimulate their brains and bodies. Different enrichment items can provide different types of variety in the animal's zoo habitat to promote their physical and psychological health. #nationalzookeeperweek 📹: Senior Keeper Alison
#NationalZookeeperWeek continues with Keeper Joyce explaining one thing she wishes more people knew about zoo keeping 💜 Thank you for all the hard work and dedication zookeepers devote to the animals of Happy Hollow all year round 🌸🌞🍂❄
Have you seen the talents of Riddle or any of the other stunt dogs at Happy Hollow? Catch them while they're here, now through Sunday, Aug. 4 Plan your visit around a showtime at happyhollow.org/visit/ for some dog-gone fun! 🐾
Today is both Guinea Pig Appreciation Day and World Snake Day! Scaly and slithery or furry and frisky, at Happy Hollow we celebrate all members of the amazing animal kingdom🐽🐍
The more friends and family you bring, the more you save! When you bring 14 or more people to Happy Hollow, each ticket is only $12. Learn more about group pricing at happyhollow.org/groups 👨👩👧👦👩👩👧👧👨👨👦👦👪
Wondering which Happy Hollow Membership plan is right for you? There are a few factors to consider, including: how many people need admission, how many parking passes are needed, what level of discounts would be most helpful, and more. Visit happyhollow.org/membership to view the features of each membership plan. For more help deciding on the best plan, reach out to the Membership team at [email protected] at 408-794-6447 🐲
Happy 17th birthday to giant anteater Xander, one of your favorite pencil-shaped nose mammals 🖤🤍
Mini Putt-Putt is back! The ride was closed recently to accommodate the replacement of its canopy, which was damaged during the stormy season, but is now ready for riders again thanks to help from @Bay Area Canvas Inc. and @Wardell Auto Interiors & Tops. Next time you're heading to the park, check the rides schedule to plan your reunion with Mini Putt-Putt 🚨 www.happyhollow.org/visit
In honor of Capybara Appreciation Day, please appreciate these videos of capybara munchies! 🥬 In the wild, capybaras eat the plants and grasses that grow in the marshy areas in which they live. At Happy Hollow, the capybaras eat grass hay, specially formulated rodent pellets, beet pulp, fruits and vegetables. If you're at Happy Hollow today, stop by the capybara habitat and show Wendy and Boo how much you love them! 💛 📹: Keeper Julia
Just a few of Happy Hollow's animals keeping cool during the heat wave 💦☀️😎 📹: Keepers Sammy, Deardra and Shepard
Nothing better than a frozen treat on a hot day 🍧 📹: Keeper Emily
