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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Zoo, Playground, and Amusement Park
Central San Jose, San Jose
"... LEED certified, puppet shows, rides, and days of fun for all ages in..."(2 Tips)
"Oakland Zoo membership gives you 50% discount here"(2 Tips)
"turn left at another parking sign for Kelly Park"(2 Tips)
"membership from the SF Zoo"(2 Tips)
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Simon SchusterMay 12, 2014This 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 MolinaJanuary 27, 2014If 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.May 31, 2016Great 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.
Priscilla TorranceFebruary 20, 2013This 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!
Rob VernonDecember 4, 2016A great little zoo that is doing its part to help with conservation of wild species. Do your part and drop your token!
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Summer Van TassellSeptember 9, 2015Super fun for little kids! Don't forget to go through the petting zoo, it's such a fun place and super family friendly.
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- 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.
Volodymyr OrlovMarch 29, 2014If you have SF Zoo's membership you can save 50% off the admission' s tickets price.
One of our favorite places to take our young children aged 2 and 4. Invest in an annual pass.
Paul TacciFebruary 15, 2014Only 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!
Great place for kids, petting zoo, small rides with animals.
Kathy C.July 13, 2014Enter the parking lot on Remillard Ct off of Story Rd., so you can walk the Bent Bridge to the zoo!
MarjorieMay 28, 2011Love 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.
Curtis ShoungJuly 4, 201936inches and up for the little ones to ride the more exciting rides with adults.
- Chris BossoMay 31, 2010Most 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
- The "Crooked House" is finally re-opening again on Saturday, March 30, 2013 with some festivities from 10am to noon!
Paul O'BrienNovember 13, 2010If 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
Park KielyJuly 13, 2010Happy 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
Zoie O'TouchstonezJuly 15, 2012Bring 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
HISTORYJuly 14, 2010Happy Hollow originally opened in 1961. The first merry-go-round that came in 1964 is still in use in the park today.
Great place for toddlers. Check the website for any discounts or specials. Read more
You can park free by municipal park and walk. Beats paying $10
- Michael ChuMarch 28, 2010The 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.
Eric GonzalezApril 3, 2010Great 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.
Bekie WileyApril 7, 2012If you park at kelly park and walk next door then you can save $4 on parking.
Get 15% off in the explore & more store on wednesdays when you buy a reusable bag!
There are two parking lots if the first one is full. Get there early to find a space & beat the heat. Read more
Don LimJuly 17, 2010You can park at the Kelley park parking and save $4 if you don't mind walking 3 min.
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose provides an affordable, sustainable, conservation-centered outdoor adventure for families with children. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is wholly owned and operated by the City of San José (www.csj.gov).
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(408) 794-6400
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