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Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
408-794-6400
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Ranked #3 of 63 attractions in San Jose
Type: Zoos, Playgrounds, Amusement/ Theme Parks
Owner description: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose has been a part of Bay Area families since it opened its’ gates in 1961. It’s a unique combination of family... more » Owner description: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose has been a part of Bay Area families since it opened its’ gates in 1961. It’s a unique combination of family rides, amusements, a Puppet Theater, play areas and an accredited Zoo with over 140 animals, from endangered lemurs to miniature horses. Year round classes are offered for ages 12 months to adults as well as special events for all seasons. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo offers yearly Memberships for families and individuals. « less
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Sunnyvale, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Great place. I took my son (aged 1 year) and nieces (aged 7 & 10) on a Saturday. This place has a small zoo, a petting farm and lots of rides. The kids especially loved the petting farm where they got to feed and interact with the goats, sheep and miniature horses. There is a large jungle gym and a... More

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Budapest, Hungary
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22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We spent a wonderful morning & afternoon in HHP (the ticket is valid for the whole day, we left at 1 pm and went back at 3 pm after our son had had his nap at home). The rides are cool for 2-5-year-old kids, but I am not sure if older children enjoy them as much as younger ones do.... More

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San Jose, California
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18 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Need to entertain your children? This is a must. Perfect place to spend a day. They have animals and petting zoos, and playgrounds and rides. It is a huge space so there's plenty of room, and it's clean.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We had a great day with our two boys (2 & 5yrs old). There is lots to do and see. They loved the rides, jungle gym, puppet show, animals and letting zoo. There is so much to do yet its not overstimulating or too crowded! I wish every zoo was like this - perfect!

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Central Coast, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Happy Hollow is a wonderful place to create happy memories with your kids or grandkids. There are rides for the little ones, a barnyard complete with a petting area, and an a zoo with animals ranging from a jaguar to monkeys to meerkats. There is a great playground, a puppet theater, face painting, and much more. My 3-year-old grandson's current... More

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San Francisco, California
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We absolutely LOVE Happy Hollow park, and are very excited that it's once again opened a few years ago after some renovations. There's so much for the kids to do, that's it's easy to spend the whole day in the park, and still might not get to all the rides and fun. We also like the option of renting a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Our second trip , this time with a 5 year old. She loved it but has probably aged out of most of it. The younger ones really enjoy everything more. It is still clean and well kept ( owned entirely by the city of SanJose) Kudos to them

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Carlisle, Massachusetts
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3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

I love the fact that in one place there is a zoo, a petting zoo, rides and a great climbing structure. The restaurant is also quite nice - large enough to accommodate families both inside and outside. Once you pay the entrance fee, everything else (except food) is free.

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Palo Alto, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

This is a great place for kids - clean, stimulating, educational, and just plain fun! As a grandparent, I was very pleased.

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Silicon Valley, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

This park was remodeled and updated and it is very cute and clean. The animals are a big hit with the kids. Many happy little voices echo through the hollow. Worth a visit.

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