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Join the party at Senior Safari
July 18, 2019
Sunshine spilled over the Bent Bridge as giddy adults gathered in the entry plaza, waiting for the clock to strike 9. They were eager for the gates to swing open for Senior Safari at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, when adults 50-and-up enjoy a morning of fun activities and early entrance to the park.
10 reasons to buy your Brew at the Zoo tickets – RIGHT NOW!
July 16, 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - to drink beer! Brew at the Zoo, presented by The Beerwalk and Metro, is the official kick-off event for Silicon Valley Beer Week. Pre-sale tickets are $65, but will go up to $75 at the door.
Ask a zookeeper: Do fireworks disturb the animals?
July 3, 2019
Independence Day celebrations have already begun, and at this time of year visitors often wonder whether fireworks disturb the zoo animals. We asked our zookeepers to tell us all about it! Here's what they said:
Expecting the unexpected
July 2, 2019
Enjoy the sound of chainsaws at 7 a.m. on a Saturday morning? Well, neither do we, but sometimes it has to be done.
Red panda conservation at Happy Hollow
June 19, 2019
Have you spotted a new adorable face in Happy Hollow’s red panda exhibit? Say hello to Xena.
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood
May 31, 2019
They high-fived Danny the Dragon. They rode the Pacific Fruit Express roller coaster, the Frog Hopper and of course the carousel. They were wowed by up-close visits with the animals and even enjoyed a few raindrops.
Story to Stage Winners
May 14, 2019
Congratulations to the winners of the Story to Stage children's writing contest!
Retirement in the Hollow
April 29, 2019
Caring for older animals is just part of keeping animals, and growing old in a zoo environment has its advantages.
How is Happy Hollow making progress for pollinators?
April 19, 2019
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is proud to support native pollinators. Learn more about our efforts to protect bees, butterflies, bats and other native pollinator species.
The serious business of fun
March 15, 2019
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a proud member of International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA,) the global association for the amusement industry. Safe recreation is the number one priority of the attractions industry, and the rides at Happy Hollow accommodate over half a million visitors each year.