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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?
Lemur Pup Naming Contest
May 20, 2020
Updated on Wednesday, June 3. Over 3,000 people voted to help name Happy Hollow's new female lemur pup.
Young donors make a big impact
May 15, 2020
Even as the world shifts and shudders due to COVID-19, heartening stories are everywhere — and maybe it’s no surprise that for Happy Hollow, some of the best anecdotes star young people.