Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Tours and Activities

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Perfect for young children, this amusement park and zoo has been entertaining families since 1961.

When Disneyland opened in the 50s, many American towns wanted to jump on the bandwagon. Some of San Jose's citizens got together to open this family-friendly theme park and zoo, which has remained a local favourite ever since. While nowhere near the scale of Disneyland, Happy Hollow is the perfect place to bring young children with a petting zoo, rides, playgrounds and a puppet theatre.The park closed for a 72 million US dollar renovation in 2008, and reopened in 2010 with brand new buildings and attractions. The zoo now has more than 140 species of animals, including squirrel monkeys, wallabies and jaguars. Children can pet some animals and there are workshops and classes at the L.O.D.G.E. learning centre where they can learn more about them in a fun and interesting way. There is also a fantastic sandpit where kids can hunt for 'dinosaur bones'. Visitors can even see the animal hospital where animals recover and relax. After you've seen all the animals, don't miss Five Point Forest, which has rides and playgrounds aimed at the under 8s. Toddlers will love the Granny Bugs and Mini Putt car ride, while older children get to ride on a carousel or roller coaster. There's also an adventure playground modelled on a ranger's station, and a puppet theatre where you can sit, rest and watch the latest fairy-tale-inspired production. Another new addition is the giant fort-themed play structure which is three storeys high. The old Happy Hollow Crooked House attraction reopened this year, and children and their parents can run around it and explore.There is a charge for admission and tickets can be bought either online or at the gate. The zoo is in Kelley Park close to central San Jose. Opening hours vary according to the season, so check the website ahead of time.

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