Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

It's #LookUpAtTheSkyDay, so Tommy and Humberto from Happy Hollow's Rides and Attractions team are taking a moment this morning to relax before a busy day.

Did you know that you can help gorillas just by eating honey? Happy Hollow has a longstanding relationship with Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which protects over 1/3 of the world's endangered mountain gorillas. Proceeds from Gorilla Honey sold at the Explore & More store, The Three Sisters in Willow Glen, and Sam's Downtown Feed and Pet Supply go in part to support Virunga. What does honey have to do with gorillas? Learn more in our blog: http://bit.ly/HHVirunga

Looking for a fun opportunity to get out and stretch your legs? Walk Through the Zoo is a safe and fun experience for all ages! Visit both of our zoo areas, learn about wildlife conservation, and enjoy the spring weather with your friends or family. Reservations for April 27 and later will also include access to Redwood Lookout and Adventure Grove play areas. Make your reservations at https://happyhollow.org/visit/

Redwood Lookout and Adventure Grove play areas reopen on Tuesday, April 27, and we are making sure they look their best for our visitors! Here is face painter Mariana putting her skills to work to touch up Adventure Grove.

Bayou the American alligator has been at Happy Hollow since he was very young. He was found in the Sacramento-San Joaquin delta here in California. This species is native to the southeast United States, not our area, so it is likely that he was abandoned by someone who tried to keep him as a pet. Please always do your research before getting a pet to be sure that you can make a lifelong commitment to them, and make sure the pet that you choose comes from a rescue or a responsible breeder. #NationalPetDay

#9. Tiny face, large ears. Hint: Think fox version of baby Yoda. #PuzzleDay is making us ! And I mean, if you don't know that 1 down rhymes with "Hi you..."

Happy 12th birthday to Wondertonic the goat! Here is her "zen" look, courtesy of this lovely new substrate in the contact yard. Photo: Zookeeper Theresa #ClosedButStillCaring

Today is Appreciate a Dragon Day! Danny has been a beloved Happy Hollow icon and legend since we first opened in March of 1961. Do you remember your first ride? #AppreciateADragon

This week we are celebrating Daku's first birthday! This little Parma wallaby doesn't know it, but he's helping the survival of his species! Happy Hollow is one of the most successful zoos in the Parma wallaby Species Survival Plan program. We are proud to help protect these amazing animals against extinction! Zookeeper Elena B.

Super excited to share that WE JUST HIT 5,000 followers on INSTAGRAM!!! If you're not connected to our Instagram page, please check it out www.instagram.com/hhpzoo We love sharing fun updates from around the Park & Zoo on our page and in our stories. #ClosedButStillCaring

Cheetah the goat turns 11 years old today! Photo courtesy of Zookeeper John B.

Crawling out of bed on a Monday morning like... Zoo Keeper Katie B. #rosyboa

Happy Hollow is home to three species of lemurs, and as you can see - they all enjoy sunbathing. Can you ID all three species shown in the photo? Zookeeper Elena B.

Danny wants to know if you can guess this location. #WhereIsItWednesday

Pssssst!!! Hey, it's me - Angelo the Adventurer! What's that?! YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF ME?? Well, I have something exciting to share with you...

My first daughter was born in 2006, so she was the perfect age for Happy Hollow. She loved it! We had a routine of starting and ending with the carousel, and it was great to see her so excited to find out she grew enough (or got brave enough) to ‘graduate’ to the next level of rides. I can't tell you how many times we went on the roller coaster once she figured out she liked it! Sadly, she outgrew Happy Hollowbut, then we had her little sister in 2016, so we are back. And she loves it just as much. Karen P., San Jose Nothing like a "second helping" of happy! You can help ensure that Happy Hollow will continue to thrive for generations to come by making a donation to Happy Hollow Foundation: https://www.mightycause.com/organi/Happy-Hollow-Foundation-

It's #WorldLemurWeek! Lemurs are critically endangered in the wild. These beautiful primates require highly specialized care and are kept at zoos like ours through Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs to prevent their extinction. 10 cool lemur facts here: https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/top-10-facts-abou/

Umm, excuse me...when will the latkes be served? Happy Hanukkah from Eloise, the collared peccary and all your friends here at Happy Hollow. Zookeeper John B.

If you guessed ring-tailed lemur on our previous post, you are correct! Now let's kick off #WorldLemurWeek with some trivia. Question: How many species of lemurs are from the Island of Madagascar? www.lemurconservationnetwork.org

What animal is this attached to? (Wrong answers only!)

Is there something on my face? This adorable meerkat is officially in the double digits! Happy 10th birthday, Nne! Keep calm, and burrow on! Photo cred: Zookeeper Elena

What does the fox say? Fennec foxes are native to the Sahara Desert and the Sinai Peninsula, and their most distinctive feature is probably their unusually large ears. This adaptation helps them dissipate heat and stay cool. Zookeeper John

The way snakes silently slither give some people the heebie-jeebies, but corn snakes, like Maisey are nonvenomous and don’t pose any threat to people. These gorgeous snakes are sometimes mistaken for the venomous copperhead, but they actually help farmers by eating mice, rats and insects that infest grain fields and storage buildings. Our advice: If you see a snake in the wild, give it lots of space and admire it from afar.

Yesterday was #AmphibianAwareness Day And there's a lot to consider before bringing home one of these cold-blooded (ectothermic) companions. Check out this chart to see if you're prepared to provide the necessary care for an amphibian to thrive.

Is a pet reptile right for your household? There's a lot to consider before bringing home one of these cold-blooded (ectothermic) companions. Check out this chart to see if you're prepared to provide the necessary care for a reptile to thrive. #ReptileAwareness Day

Great news! The deadline to submit youth/adult pumpkin entries for Happy Hollow's virtual pumpkin decorating contest has been extended to Sunday, October 25. Learn more at https://happyhollow.org/happy-hollow-blog/pumpkincontest/

Sal is helping us spread the word about saving salamanders! They're having a hard time in the wild, and many species are in rapid decline. You can help by never removing them from the wild to keep as pets or to use as fish bait. Zoo Ed Caitlin. More: https://www.savethesalamanders.com/

A Happy Holloween update - https://mailchi.mp/happyhollow.org/happyholloween

Meet Tatu the meerkat. This month she turns 12 years old. Happy birthday ya little cutie! Photo: Zookeeper Elena B. #TatuTuesday