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Summer Pass On Sale Now
There’s a new way to become a frequent Happy Hollow visitor! For just $43 per person (less than the General Admission price for two visits) you can have a summer full of fun. The Summer Pass is available starting Monday, May 18 and is valid for daytime admission from Monday, May 18 through Monday, Sept. 7.
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Happy Hollow summer entertainment is on!
Summer is under way and family-friendly entertainment is included with your Happy Hollow admission on the following dates!
Coventry & Kaluza Circus and Comedy:
Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21
Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28
Canine Champions for Conservation:
Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12
Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19
Showtimes: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Award-winning circus comedians Coventry & Kaluza are in the middle of their summer run with an interactive show featuring juggling, acrobatics, music, comedy and high-number hula hooping. A few weeks from now, the Canine Champions for Conservation return with their crowd-favorite stunt dog show, showcasing incredible jumps, tricks and four-legged fun. Don't miss these performances!
Perform at Happy Hollow
Showcase your talent at Happy Hollow’s Community Summer Stage Series! We’re inviting local, family-friendly performance groups, including bands, dance teams, theater ensembles, and cultural performers, to take the stage and entertain our guests. Performances will be held on select weekends throughout the summer, with multiple time slots available each day. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply early to secure your preferred date.
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Show your love with Happy Hollow Father’s Day cards
Make this Father's Day extra special with a Happy Hollow themed Father's Day greeting card! Print some cards out and show your appreciation to the father-figures in your life.
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Happy Hollow Blog
November 14, 2025
San José Welcomes New Red Panda to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is welcoming Twix, a one-year-old male red panda arriving from Zoo Boise as part of the Red Panda Species Survival Plan. His placement supports the long-term genetic health of the endangered species, and visitors can now see him in the red panda habitat as he acclimates to his new home.
2025 Annual Report
Happy Hollow Foundation is proud to share the 2025 Annual Report. Learn about all the ways donor generosity helps us fulfill our vision to foster pride and involvement so that Happy Hollow Park & Zoo remains a community asset that is highly valued and accessible to all.
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Saturday Zoo Education Experiences
Looking to make the most of the weekend? Sign up for Happy Hollow's Saturday Experience Programs! Did you know Happy Hollow offers Zoo Education programs that allow kids to spend their Saturdays having a unique zoo experience? There are fun programs tailored to different age groups so you can find the perfect one for your child. From Wild Science to Zoo U-niversity, there are fun educational experiences for everyone!
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HAPPY HOLLOW FOUNDATION
Happy Hollow Foundation is a non-profit organization, established in 1958 and dedicated to advocating, supporting and enhancing Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.
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