# Happy Hollow Park & Zoo: Junior Roller Coaster, Animal Chats & Puppet Theater > Place to go for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Rides close at 4:30 PM; Puppet shows at 11:30 AM &… - Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 - Where: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 748 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95112 - Ages: Ages 1-10 and families - Price: $18 Admission (Ages 2-59), $15 Seniors (60+), Free for toddlers under 2 - Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Rides close at 4:30 PM; Puppet shows at 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM) - Organizer: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services - Official page: https://happyhollow.org/tickets/ - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/happy-hollow-park-and-zoo-junior-roller-coaster-animal-chats-and-puppe--listing-7882b555c28c7c40f150f60f ## About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is designed for toddlers and elementary school children. The park features gentle rides popular with young children, including the Pacific Fruit Express junior roller coaster, a mini carousel, and a frog hopper ride. In the zoo area, visitors can observe jaguars, ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas, and meerkats up close, and pet pygmy goats in the contact farm. The weekend puppet theater presents interactive short plays based on classic fairy tales. All park pathways are accessible with gentle and wide ramps, allowing easy stroller access, and dedicated stroller parking is available at ride entrances. The park has two dedicated nursing rooms and all public restrooms are equipped with family stalls and step stools for young children. This experience is suitable for families with children aged 1 to 10. Visitors may wish to arrive when the park opens to avoid afternoon queues. The Picnic Basket restaurant offers healthy children's meals, and shaded picnic areas are available for those who bring their own food. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Winter Family Stroll & Animal Encounters](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/happy-hollow-park-and-zoo-winter-family-stroll-and-animal-encounters--listing-4e8b768fc2fc541e26e9ae2b) — Open on its own schedule · Happy Hollow Park & Zoo · All ages · From $18 · checked Nov 5. 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