Field Trips

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is re-opening with exciting new adventures for all ages that will be sure to challenge the imagination and learning of your class through parallel play and exploration. …stand watch as a park ranger at the Redwood Lookout, or discover the zoologist in your student as they observe of the eating habits of the Fossa, Madagascar’s top predator. When you book a field trip with Happy Hollow new opportunities and adventures await your class at every turn.

From animals to conservation, Happy Hollow offers a variety of immersion experiences. For more enhanced learning programs Happy Hollow’s Education department offers many opportunities designed to meet your standards based learning requirements. For more details see the enclosed information.

Planning to bring your lunch? Reserve a private picnic area for your class today. Our 8 picnic areas are centrally located in the Five Point Forest and can accommodate 60 to 100 people. Our clean tables, fenced and shaded facilities offer a comfortable experience for your class. Reasonably priced and reserved for your entire stay, each area offers you the ability to conveniently store your lunches while your class explores Happy Hollow. When its time to eat, you’ll have the peace of mind knowing that your group is together. Due to the popularity and the limited number of areas we recommend making your reservation soon.

As part of our commitment to provide friendlier and more efficient service, Happy Hollow is offering schools the ability to buy tickets in advance. Purchase your tickets when you make the reservation or at least two weeks before your visit and we’ll mail your tickets to you. With your tickets in hand you’ll be able to minimize wait time from entry lines and admission windows. Simply walk your entire class from the parking lot to the Group Entrance at your assigned entry time for entrance into Happy Hollow.

Please see our planning guide for more details or call 408.794.6400.

Download the Planning a Field Trip Booklet
Download the Group Reservation Form