Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Holiday Festive Fun

About this adventure

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose infuses the holiday season with playful animal cheer and family festivities. Throughout December, the beloved zoo and amusement park features festive holiday enrichment activities where kids can watch lemurs, meerkats, and jaguars unwrap seasonal gift boxes filled with treats. The historic Puppet Castle Theater presents charming holiday-themed marionette and hand-puppet performances, while Danny the Dragon greets young visitors in his cozy holiday scarf and Santa hat. Toddlers and young kids can enjoy gentle amusement rides—including the Pacific Fruit Express roller coaster and carousel—draped in cheerful holiday greenery. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Gentle paved walkways, gradual ramps, and wide bridges span throughout both the zoo and ride sections, perfect for strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private Mothers Nursing Lounge near the main entryway with comfortable rocker, electrical outlets, and dedicated changing stations. • Age Suitability: Specifically designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children up to age 10. • Sensory Tips: Gentle, low-intensity environment; quiet garden trails near the bamboo forest provide tranquil spaces for sensory breaks.