Happy Hollow Blog

Spring cleaning at the Zoo

May 8, 2020

It's that time of year - when most people begin their "spring cleaning" efforts. Learn how the Happy Hollow Zoo team cleans the American alligator exhibit.

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May the 4th be with Zoo

May 4, 2020

During the temporary closure due to COVID-19, Happy Hollow continues to provide dedicated and professional care to the animals. This May the 4th, the animals and staff enjoyed some themed enrichment that we hope will put a smile on your face.

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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Heroes

April 27, 2020

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a place that many of us have visited with friends and family for decades.  However, Happy Hollow is one of the many City facilities that has temporarily closed its doors to the public as the City complies with the Bay Area’s Stay-at-Home public health order to slow the spread of COVID-19.  In the days leading up to the Stay-at-Home order being issued, Happy Hollow staff began adopting new safety precautions into their operations, including physical distancing, to comply with this new reality. 

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Happy Hollow welcomes pup in time for Earth Day

April 22, 2020

A critically endangered black and white ruffed lemur pup was born at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo just in time for Earth Day.

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Some exciting lemur news

March 26, 2020

Happy Hollow has some joyful news to share!

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Tips from the Zoo animals (COVID-19)

March 24, 2020

We've looked to our animals for some tips to share on getting through COVID-19 and here’s what we think they’re trying to teach us.  

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Update coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 13, 2020

On March, 13, 2020 by order of Santa Clara County Public Health, all events and public gatherings of 100 people shall be cancelled or closed to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19.) With this directive, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo will be temporarily closed to the public, effective immediately.

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New pricing. Memberships, general admission and more!

February 9, 2020

Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is introducing new annual membership options and ticket prices.  

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A new baby at Happy Hollow?

January 21, 2020

It’s that time of year, when black-and-white ruffed lemurs begin their courtship.

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Update: Happy Hollow’s Parma wallaby conservation program

January 14, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Makiki, one of Happy Hollow’s adult female Parma wallabies. Happy Hollow is lauded for being the most successful zoo for the breeding of the Parma wallaby species. Since 1994, twenty-eight Parma wallabies have been born at Happy Hollow. During her time at the Zoo, Makiki gave birth to three joeys. 

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