Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Animals
- 📍 San Jose, Santa Clara County
- 👶 0 mo–10 yr (our estimate)
- ⏱ 2 h–4 h (our estimate)
- 💵 $0–$22
- 🌤 Outdoor · dry weather
- 🎟 Reservation unknown
Why it works for toddlers
San José's zoo-and-rides park made for little kids: free under 2, easy to do in a morning. Budget for the $10 parking.
Our words, from the official sources below.
At a glance
- 💵 Cost
- $0–$22 Under 2 free; ages 2–59 $22; seniors $19. Discount tickets must be bought in person. Parking $10/day. source · Correct this
- 👶 Ages
- 0 mo–10 yr (our estimate) Under 2 free; a small zoo plus rides and play areas built for young kids.
Parent logistics
- 🅿 Parking
- Yes $10 daily parking at 748 Story Road (across the Bent Bridge) or 1300 Senter Road (Leininger Center lot). Confirmed · Happy Hollow Park & Zoo · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
- 👶 Stroller
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- 🚻 Bathrooms
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- 🚼 Changing table
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- 🌳 Shade
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- 🍎 Food
- Yes Food is sold on site (the Picnic Basket). Confirmed · Happy Hollow Park & Zoo · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
- ⏰ Crowds
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- 😴 Nap fit
- Half day 2–4 hours with a snack break; go at opening to beat the heat. Our estimate · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
Last verified Sep 27, 2026 against the official sources. ✓ = confirmed by a source · ? = unknown (not the same as "no") · community notes are marked unverified. Spot something out of date? Use "Correct this" next to any detail.
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