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Helping gorillas with honey
March 26, 2021
If you've ever enjoyed "Gorilla Honey," you're part of an important conservation story at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. This partnership between Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Steve "The Bee Guy" of Willow Glen Honey goes back years.
How to Examine a Peccary
March 11, 2021
Happy Hollow’s collared peccary Eloise recently needed a vet exam. Here’s an up-close look at how veterinary care happens for animals here at the zoo.
Protecting the animals – and each other
January 20, 2021
While the City of San José and the rest of the world works to protect humans from COVID-19, the Zoo team at Happy Hollow points out that they are also taking precautions to protect the animals from any kind of virus.
Santa’s 2020 Naughty & Nice List
December 16, 2020
The Zookeepers at Happy Hollow finished our 2020 Naughty and Nice list to send to Santa, and this year almost everyone made the cut!
FAQ about our temporary closure
December 8, 2020
In compliance with the Santa Clara County and State Stay-at-Home orders, Happy Hollow is temporarily closed to the public, and reservations are on hold until Happy Hollow announces a new reopening date. We know that our guests and community have a lot of questions, so we are sharing some answers to our frequently asked questions.
Welcome back: Walk Through the Zoo
November 4, 2020
Welcome back! Happy Hollow members can now begin making online reservations for the first phase of our reopening which we are calling, "Walk Through the Zoo."
Not-So-Creepy Crawly Critters
October 16, 2020
October is the spooky season, but we hope to demystify these so called "creepy crawly" creatures and show you that these animals are actually quite fascinating!
Virtual Pumpkin Decorating Contest
September 30, 2020
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo invites YOU to participate in a Virtual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Golden Years at the Zoo
July 10, 2020
With modern veterinary medicine, nutrition science, successful care, and ever-evolving standards of husbandry - many animals living under human care at zoos can live comfortably well past the average lifespan of their wild counterparts.
Some like it hot!
May 29, 2020
Sunny warm weather is one of the things people love most about living in California, but when it comes to caring for animals, the Zoo takes some special precautions. How does Happy Hollow keep the animals cool during the hot weather?