Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, City of San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services · Private
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo runs full-day summer camps in San Jose for ages 5-13, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm from June to early August, featuring live animal encounters, zoo tours, nature play, and weekly themes. It also offers Entertainment Camps for ages 5-8 focused on puppet-making and acting at its historic Puppet Castle Theater. Need-based citywide scholarships cover 75% of fees.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Camp: Zookeepers in the Making9:00am – 4:00pmRegister → | Apr 6 – Apr 10, 2026 | 8–13 | $395 | Past season |
| Little Critters: Zooperheroes (Week of 2026-06-01)9:00am – 4:00pmRegister → | Jun 1 – Jun 5, 2026 | 5–6 | $395 | Past season |
| Junior Vets (Week of 2026-06-01)9:00am – 4:00pmRegister → | Jun 1 – Jun 5, 2026 | 7–8 | $395 | Past season |
$355.50 members / $395 non-members
$395 per camp / $355.50 For members
Availability shown as of Aug 7, 2026.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, City of San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★CiCi YoungA wonderful place for families and animal lovers! The zoo is clean, well-maintained, and easy to explore. There are plenty of animals to see, fun rides for kids, and beautiful shaded areas to relax. The staff are friendly, and it’s clear the animals are well cared for. A perfect spot to spend a fun and educational day. Highly recommend! 🦁🐒🌳
★★★★★Yash Doshi⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended – Perfect Balance of Fun, Shade, and Value! Happy Hollow is an extremely good park! It’s the perfect size—not too big to leave you feeling exhausted, but definitely big enough to offer plenty of entertainment and great picnic spots. It strikes a wonderful balance between a zoo and rides, keeping both kids and adults thoroughly entertained. One of the absolute best parts of this park is the incredible amount of shade. Thanks to trees being everywhere, even when the weather gets hot, it doesn't actually feel hot while you're walking around. Pro-Tips for Your Visit: Go early in the morning: I highly recommend doing the zoo portion first. By the afternoon, many of the animals are taking rests and are harder to spot. Animal variety: There aren't a ton of animals to see right now, but I'm really hoping they expand and add more in the near future. Membership & Cost: Overall, I highly recommend visiting! We paid $43 per person for the Summer Pass, which is an amazing deal. It gives you unlimited visits on both weekdays and weekends from mid-May through September 7: absolutely worth buying if you plan to go more than twice. Just keep in mind that most membership types (including the Summer Pass) do not cover parking, so you will need to pay $10 per visit per vehicle.
★★★Mz. LadySef RicksNice small zoo. Great for children 10 and under if u ask me. There were rides, entertainment and food. Dont expect to see big animals. Volunteers were there painting & cleaning enclosures so most animals were not there. You have to pay for parking there. I think I paid $10. I didn't stay long. Maybe an hr and a half. It wasn't enough there to keep me entertained, but perfect for lil ones.
★★★★★Chelsea DavisHappy Hollow isn't the largest zoo but there is plenty to do for toddlers and up. There are a decent number of animals and rides as well as occasional shows. It's well worth the price.
★★★★★teresita padillaA must for little ones. They have a zoo, picnic areas, shows, rides, and a food cafe. My 3 year old loves coming here. They have lots of beautiful play areas and they did renovate a lot of things. Also all the employees from the parking lot, to entrance, guest services, ride operators, and animal keepers were great! Excellent customer service from all.