Happy Hollow Park & Zoo has provided outdoor play to the Bay Area since 1961. Happy Hollow is a facility of the San José Department of Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services, and is supported by the Happy Hollow Foundation. The mission of Happy Hollow is to connect people to nature through play.

Happy Hollow features a unique combination of family rides and amusements, a Puppet Castle Theater, nature-themed play areas, special events for all seasons, an Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited zoo, and a zoo education and wildlife conservation program with classes and camps for all ages. Happy Hollow also offers annual memberships for families and individuals.

Best Zoo, Aquarium, or Nature Center:

2025 Gold

2024 Silver

2023 Bronze

2022 Silver

2021 Bronze

2020 Silver

2019 Silver

2018 Bronze

2017 Gold

Best Local Family Entertainment:

2024 Gold

2023 Silver

2022 Gold

2021 Gold

2020 Gold

2019 Bronze

Best Party Facility or Location:

2023 Gold

2022 Gold

2021 Silver

2020 Silver

Best Local Family Getaway:

2021 Gold

2019 Bronze