# Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Thanksgiving Weekend Family Discovery & Animal Encounters > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 748 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95112 - Ages: All ages (Gentle classic rides, petting barn, and endangered animal habitats tailored for young children) - Price: $18 General Admission (Ages 2–59), $15 Seniors (60+), Free for infants under 2 and Happy Hollow Members - Organizer: Happy Hollow Foundation & City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services - Official page: https://happyhollow.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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-thanksgiving-weekend-family-discovery-and-an--listing-129ea9823e34050832383c95 ## About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo has delighted Bay Area families for over sixty years, blending a sustainable AZA-accredited zoo with whimsical childhood amusement rides across sixteen tranquil acres in Kelley Park. Thanksgiving weekend is a golden season to explore, as crisp autumn foliage blankets the redwood groves and hollow paths. Children can ride the Danny the Dragon train, glide on the Pacific Fruit Express mini coaster, and spin aboard the antique carousel. Zoo naturalists present special Thanksgiving animal enrichment chats, letting visitors watch red pandas, jaguarundis, and ring-tailed lemurs unwrap harvest treats and forage through pumpkin treats. The Double-H Ranch petting zoo gives youngsters gentle, hands-on interactions with friendly Nigerian dwarf goats, sheep, and miniature horses. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully paved pathways, gentle ADA ramps, and abundant stroller parking corrals next to every ride entrance and animal viewing terrace. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated Mother's Room equipped with comfortable rocker and sink near the main entry plaza, plus well-maintained family restrooms throughout the park. • Age Suitability: Perfect for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children up to age 10, featuring low-thrill rides tailored for little riders. • Sensory Tips: Puppet castle shows and ride bells offer cheerful sounds without sensory overload; the hillside nature trail provides a calm, quiet woodland escape. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [San Jose Museum of Art Thanksgiving Weekend Family Art Labs](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/san-jose-museum-of-art-thanksgiving-weekend-family-art-labs--listing-05cbce2c97ba7a3b170b2cec) — Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · San Jose Museum of Art · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 5. 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