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Behind the Scenes: Ensuring Ride Safety at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
December 12, 2024
At Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, ride safety is a top priority, with a thorough system of daily inspections, routine maintenance, and extensive annual checkups to ensure safe operation. Annual maintenance, which includes major repairs and inspections, may require extended closures, but is vital to ensuring the safety, reliability, and enjoyment of the park's attractions.
Behind the Scenes of Animal Habitat Maintenance
November 7, 2024
Sophia the jaguar and Will the red panda are back on habitat in the Zoo in the Hollow! A lot of work went into prepping the habitats for their return. Happy Hollow's maintenance team took on the unique task of constructing "furniture” for both the jaguar and red panda habitats. Learn more about this creative process in this blog post written by Senior Zookeeper Melissa Young.
National Vet Tech Week: Getting to know Happy Hollow’s Vet Tech, Rachel Atkins
October 16, 2024
This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! Happy Hollow's Veterinary Technician, Rachel Atkins, recently answered some questions from Zoo Education's campers. To celebrate this national week, learn more about Rachel's journey, the diverse roles of a vet tech, and memorable cases she’s encountered at Happy Hollow.
Buzzing Success: Nurturing Pollinator Habitats with Happy Hollow’s Progress for Pollinators Program
June 28, 2024
Through a partnership between Happy Hollow Foundation and Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, the Progress for Pollinators program aims to foster the creation of pollinator-friendly habitats throughout Santa Clara County. This initiative is made possible by Happy Hollow’s Quarters for Conservation program, which allocates 25 cents from every ticket sold and $1 from every membership purchased towards the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.
The Difference a Quarter Can Make: Quarters for Conservation 2023 Awardees
March 6, 2024
If you’ve visited Happy Hollow Park & Zoo since 2015, you’ve helped support the conservation of wildlife just by purchasing an admission ticket or membership. In 2023, Happy Hollow awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to four conservation organizations spread across the world doing impactful work toward the conservation of macaws, African lions, highly trafficked wildlife like pangolins, and Asian elephants.
From Happy Hollow to Namibia
February 15, 2024
Noelle Huget has followed her passion for conservation since she was 12 years old. From attending Happy Hollow Park & Zoo lectures and camps to recently working as an intern for Happy Hollow Foundation - what inspired her then, became a lifelong goal.
Welcome to the Flock! Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Welcomes Rare and Heritage Breed Goats and Sheep.
December 20, 2023
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo has welcomed three rare and heritage breeds of goats and sheep—two Karakul sheep, four Navajo-Churro sheep, and three Arapawa Island goats. These breeds, known for their historical significance and resilience, contribute to biodiversity and are prioritized for conservation.
It’s Pup to You: Help Name Happy Hollow’s Red-Ruffed Lemurs!
August 22, 2023
It's time to name the red-ruffed lemur pups! Voting is open to everyone, and the two names that receive the most votes will be the winning names. Cast your vote by Monday, August 28.
Jumping for Joy! Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Welcomes Two Baby Red-Ruffed Lemurs
June 6, 2023
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo's red ruffed lemur pair, Ally and Razoky, became first-time parents on the Friday of Mother's Day weekend. The two male pups are doing well and already showing their adventurous side.
Local Roots, Global Reach: Happy Hollow’s Conservation Initiatives
April 21, 2023
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo has been making a global and local impact for decades through various conservation efforts, such as the Progress for Pollinators program and the Quarters for Conservation initiative.