# Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Winter Family Stroll & Animal Encounters > Place to go for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 748 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95112 - Ages: All ages (especially engaging for toddlers through age 10) - Price: $18 general admission; free for children under 2; includes all zoo exhibits, animal meet-and-greets, puppet shows, and amusement rides - Organizer: City of San José Parks, Recreation & 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-winter-family-stroll-and-animal-encounters--listing-4e8b768fc2fc541e26e9ae2b ## About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a beloved 16-acre family destination nestled inside historic Kelley Park in San Jose, bringing smiles to Silicon Valley children since 1961. Combining an accredited AZA zoological garden with gentle storybook amusement rides and imaginative play areas, Happy Hollow is tailored specifically for families with young children. During the peaceful winter season, crisp weather makes the animals particularly active along the zoo trails. Children can observe endangered red pandas climbing through tree canopy walkways, spot jaguar cubs lounging on rock outcroppings, watch playful ring-tailed lemurs, and pet gentle dwarf goats at the Double 'H' Ranch contact yard. Little thrill-seekers delight in toddler-friendly rides including the Danny the Dragon train, the Keep-Around Carousel, and the Frog Hopper. The park's Puppet Castle Theater hosts whimsical live puppet performances, while the towering Redwood Lookout play structure provides multistory climbing nets and twisty slides surrounded by coastal redwoods. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, smooth meandering trails throughout the entire park and zoo; gentle switchback ramps connect upper and lower sections without any barrier steps. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Multiple dedicated nursing rooms equipped with comfortable rocking chairs and electrical outlets; family restrooms with diaper changing stations are located at both park entrances. • Age Suitability: Perfect for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children up to age 10, along with their parents and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Winter weekdays offer calm, uncrowded paths with gentle nature sounds; zoo keeper chats and puppet theater sound levels are well-modulated for sensitive young ears. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Martial Cottle Park Winter Agriculture Heritage & Family Farm Walk](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/martial-cottle-park-winter-agriculture-heritage-and-family-farm-walk--listing-9e8159b57d7aa6056fa7b9d3) — Open on its own schedule · Martial Cottle Park · All ages · From $6 · checked Nov 5. 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