Bay Area Toddler
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Animals

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 Spot something out of date?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.