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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Zoo, Playground, and Amusement Park
Central San Jose, San Jose
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    Ernest P.
    "Take a lunch to the puppet show."(2 Tips)
    Elaine
    "New parking lot on story accepts credit cards for parking!"(2 Tips)
    Andrey B.
    "Oakland Zoo membership gives you 50% discount here"(2 Tips)
    Michael C.
    "turn left at another parking sign for Kelly Park"(2 Tips)
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  • Simon S.
    Simon SchusterMay 12, 2014
    This is a great place for kids up to the of about 8.I think the parking fee is fine.Will $10 really break the bank when its only $12 to get in or $35 for the year? All rides are free after all! 10/10
  • Kimmie M.
    Kimmie MolinaJanuary 27, 2014
    If you have a membership from the SF Zoo, you get 50% off admission here. You have to show your card and picture ID. Best deal ever.
  • Mackenzie P.heart icon on user image
    Mackenzie P.May 31, 2016
    Great for all ages, but especially young children. There's many different animals as well as rides and other amusements! Also while not being the healthiest, the food isn't half bad.
    Upvoted Jan 13
  • Priscilla T.heart icon on user image
    Priscilla TorranceFebruary 20, 2013
    This place is GREAT to take your little ones !! It's a perfect combination of learning, fun, & interaction. It has a good mix of entertainment for children of all ages. My son loved it!
  • Summer V.heart icon on user image
    Summer Van TassellSeptember 9, 2015
    Super fun for little kids! Don't forget to go through the petting zoo, it's such a fun place and super family friendly.
  • Paul T.
    Paul TacciFebruary 15, 2014
    Only 25 cents for the petting zoo food, bring your quarters and don't forget about the sheep in the zebu pen, they're hungry too!
  • Rob V.
    Rob VernonDecember 4, 2016
    A great little zoo that is doing its part to help with conservation of wild species. Do your part and drop your token!
  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncAugust 19, 2011
    Did you know? When Happy Hollow opened in 1961, there was no zoo, though there were a few animals, including a harbor seal, capuchin monkeys, tortoises, ponies, ducks and pigs. Read more
  • Yvonne B.heart icon on user image
    Yvonne BarterApril 18, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    One of our favorite places to take our young children aged 2 and 4. Invest in an annual pass.
  • Santa Teresa Dental Centerheart icon on user image
    Happy Hollow Park & Zoo at 12 minutes drive to the northwest of San Jose sedation dentist San Teresa Dental Center
  • Shannon C.
    Shannon ClarkSeptember 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Parking is $10 but machines do take credit cards (or city of San Jose annual parking pass) and admission is now $13 or $35 a person annual membership
  • Michaelheart icon on user image
    MichaelAugust 28, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Great place for kids, petting zoo, small rides with animals.
  • Volodymyr O.
    Volodymyr OrlovMarch 29, 2014
    If you have SF Zoo's membership you can save 50% off the admission' s tickets price.
  • Princess Susannah G.heart icon on user image
    Princess Susannah GreenwoodJanuary 24, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Special Collection of exotic animals including Lemurs and Capybara, LEED certified, puppet shows, rides, and days of fun for all ages in this historic park and zoo.
  • Marjorie
    MarjorieMay 28, 2011
    Love the new parking lot and the bridge the takes you right into the park. Parking is $10, there are machines where you can pay, credit cards accepted.
  • Cheapism
    CheapismJuly 11, 2011
    $12 admission to this zoo with a park and more. Hundreds of animals, a double H Ranch, a petting area and educational fun and games for kids to play. Read more
  • Chris B.
    Chris BossoMay 31, 2010
    Most of this park looks brand new now. I would have never guessed that such a neat park was in the middle of San Jose. Clean, lots of room and no lines at the food court
  • Paul O.
    Paul O'BrienNovember 13, 2010
    If local, the membership is well worth it; come by and play at the huge park and use the pass at other bay area hot spots
  • Kathy C.
    Kathy C.July 13, 2014
    Enter the parking lot on Remillard Ct off of Story Rd., so you can walk the Bent Bridge to the zoo!
  • Zoie O.
    Zoie O'TouchstonezJuly 15, 2012
    Bring your own food and drinks. Food served is overpriced and poor quality-not made fresh. There is a large picnic area in the meadow by the main restaurant & plenty of tables outside
  • Frederik H.heart icon on user image
    Frederik HermannFebruary 18, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    The "Crooked House" is finally re-opening again on Saturday, March 30, 2013 with some festivities from 10am to noon!
  • Dorothyheart icon on user image
    DorothyJune 24, 2017
    Lots to see and do with a toddler. Reasonably priced
  • N
    NJuly 13, 2019
    Good for families who have kids under 5
  • Tatyana F.
    Tatyana FisherMarch 10, 2012
    An amazing place to entertain any child. A great treat for just $12!
  • Brenda S.heart icon on user image
    Brenda SerranoJuly 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    You can park free by municipal park and walk. Beats paying $10
  • Curtis S.heart icon on user image
    Curtis ShoungJuly 4, 2019
    36inches and up for the little ones to ride the more exciting rides with adults.
  • Michael C.
    Michael ChuMarch 28, 2010
    The signs you see for parking are for $10 parking. But if you keep going a bit farther and turn left at another parking sign for Kelly Park, its $6 and the parking lot has plenty of space.
  • Catherine M.heart icon on user image
    Catherine M. 🍷October 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place for toddlers. Check the website for any discounts or specials. Read more
  • Bekie W.
    Bekie WileyApril 7, 2012
    If you park at kelly park and walk next door then you can save $4 on parking.
  • Eric G.
    Eric GonzalezApril 3, 2010
    Great park - our kid at 1 year old got in free. Drive out about 2-3 blocks south and you'll find freebee parking, save yourself $10.
  • Park K.
    Park KielyJuly 13, 2010
    Happy Hollow has a friendly petting zoo, animal exhibit, and rides! I went to the newly remodeled Happy Hollow Park and it was so much fun! Read more
  • A C.
    A CJune 11, 2015
    Hey Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, you should join Freebie! The benefits are amazing for both you and me. Read more
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYJuly 14, 2010
    Happy Hollow originally opened in 1961. The first merry-go-round that came in 1964 is still in use in the park today.
  • Jude S.
    Jude SilvaAugust 8, 2013
    excellent place for kids of ANY age!
  • Brian O.
    Brian O'NeillSeptember 7, 2020
    Great park for grandkids.
  • Fernando S.heart icon on user image
    Fernando SerranoSeptember 7, 2015
    Super awesome Japanese Garden! :)
  • Aaron M.heart icon on user image
    Aaron MauldinApril 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Chloe the Cebu
  • Kira W.
    Kira WamplerMarch 31, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    There are two parking lots if the first one is full. Get there early to find a space & beat the heat. Read more
  • Gabriel G.
    Gabriel GuevaraApril 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    You should always try the zoo part, always fun to see the lovely animals...
  • Nancy C.
    Nancy ChauOctober 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Annual memberships cost less than 3 visits!
  • Nathan W.heart icon on user image
    Nathan WenzelNovember 15, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good for younger kids.
  • Sunyoung rachel K.heart icon on user image
    Sunyoung rachel KumMarch 3, 2017
    Great for kids
  • Shirley L.heart icon on user image
    Shirley LiuMay 29, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Come early!
  • Elaine
    ElaineAugust 21, 2012
    New parking lot on story accepts credit cards for parking!
  • Robert S.
    Robert ScobleMarch 25, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Be prepared. $10 cash only parking. $12 per adult to get in. But worth it!
  • Megan H.
    Megan HartJuly 14, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Get 15% off in the explore & more store on wednesdays when you buy a reusable bag!
  • Aaron M.heart icon on user image
    Aaron MauldinApril 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Roller Coaster
  • Don L.
    Don LimJuly 17, 2010
    You can park at the Kelley park parking and save $4 if you don't mind walking 3 min.
  • Dave M.
    Dave MasonJanuary 12, 2014
    Seattle Zoo membership gets you in free.
  • Andrey B.
    Andrey BrindeyevJune 3, 2012
    Oakland Zoo membership gives you 50% discount here
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