Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

About

Challenge the imagination of your class or group through exploration. Happy Hollow’s parallel play experiences help students explore life science while learning to appreciate nature and the outdoors. Where else can you observe the striking beauty of an endangered lemur, then leap like one on the playground?

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Hours

Field trips can be booked for weekdays that Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is open. Requests are accepted 14 days or more prior to the requested date. Groups of 14 or more can preregister for self-guided visits at a discounted rate. To view Happy Hollow’s upcoming operating hours, click here.

Getting started

Please book your reservation at least two weeks in advance for a better chance of securing your first choice date and arrival time.

1) Complete the group reservation form online.
2) You will receive a confirmation letter within one to three days.
3) Print your confirmation letter with your reservation number and bring it with the day of your trip.

Payment

Payments are processed upon arrival. We accept Visa, MasterCard, check or cash. We do not accept American Express.

Contact Us

Phone number: (408) 794-6400
Email: [email protected]

Non-Peak Season Pricing:

September through January

Groups Rate – $10

Peak Season Price:

February through August

Groups Rate – $12

Ask about our Title I Discount

Parking –
$6 per car

Discounted parking rate is only available for groups with reservations.

Reserve a Picnic Area

14-50 People – $75
51-100 People – $100

The pricing listed is for guests 2 years and over and includes everyone in a group reservation (students, teachers, parents and chaperones).

Everyone visiting is required to have a ticket for entry.

Guests can purchase multiple picnic areas if needed but staff will suggest that the group split up into smaller groups for different lunch times to utilize one space if cost is an issue. Areas are reserved on a first come first served basis.

Group Reservation Form

Interested in a group reservation? Please submit a reservation form and we'll follow up with the details.

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Dining & Catering

The Picnic Basket is Happy Hollow’s quality, quick-serve conservation-minded cafe. Quality begins with fresh, locally sourced ingredients like grass-fed beef, 100% antibiotic-free chicken, soup made from scratch, child-friendly meals and snacks, and healthy options in the grab-and-go fridges!

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Educational experiences

Your field trip to Happy Hollow will be an unforgettable class adventure and a valuable learning experience for your students. Happy Hollow offers fun experiences that meet Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core curriculum. Explore the places where animals find food, water and shelter, and learn how they defend their space!