Happy Hollow Blog

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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The keepers reveal the naughty and nice list

December 20, 2019

As the holidays near, the Happy Hollow keepers are helping Santa double-check his "naughty and nice list" by updating his elves on all of the animals. 

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Go wild during the holiday break

December 2, 2019

Happy Hollow has new camps and classes for children and adults to embrace their wild side during the winter months and immerse themselves in environmental and conservation learning. Registration is now open and all education offerings can be viewed online.

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More great news from the pouch

November 22, 2019

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is pleased to announce another birth and conservation success for the Parma wallaby species.

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Free admission for fire evacuees and first responders

October 29, 2019

Starting on Oct. 29 through the end of November, Happy Hollow will offer free admission to current fire victims, evacuees, and first responders helping with the recent fires across California.

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Prepared for anything at the zoo

October 4, 2019

Just as schools have fire drills, Happy Hollow staff also conduct drills to practice important protocols and procedures for emergency situations, including animal escapes, natural disasters and other dangerous situations.

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A lifetime of achievement

September 1, 2019

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is honored to announce Zoo Curator, Heather Vrzal, has won the 2019 AAZK Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Remembering Pat Coleman

August 27, 2019

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo has had many fans and supporters over the years, but few have been more loyal and generous than Patrick Coleman, who passed away August 13.

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10 reasons to Rendezvous

August 21, 2019

Happy Hollow Foundation’s Rendezvous at the Zoo is just around the corner on Saturday, Sept. 7. Still on the fence? Here are a few reasons to buy your tickets now!

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