HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO SPRING 2023

Camps

Spring Camp: Vets in the Making (5-7 years old)

Learn the tools, tests & time it takes to care for the zoo animals

Instructor: City Staff

Vets in the Making (8-13 years old)

Learn the tools, tests & time it takes to care for the zoo animals.

Instructor: City Staff

Classes

Tales for Tots:

This class is designed to help you and your little one learn together in a zoo atmosphere. We cover animal related topics as well as teach the basics, like ABC’s, counting, and general motor skills Through this experience, with you as a participating parent, your child will learn important classroom behaviors like sharing, listening, and following instructions. This is an adult & child combo class

Surprising Shapes

Chickens are round & ferrets are tubes Let's practice our shapes by seeing the animals in a new way

Instructor: City Staff

Counting Crows & Other Critters

High or low, we are counting crows & chickens & meerkats & so many other critters at the zoo. Join us as we practice our numbers & learn some animal fun facts

Instructor: City Staff

Earth Day Exploration

It is a “Conservation Celebration” as we honor the places we need to cherish & protect

City Staff

Let's Talk Tortoise

You have heard of a turtle but what exactly is a tortoise & how are they different? Come learn how to know what makes them special

Instructor: City Staff

Helping Hands

Many animals work together as part of a team. We are going to learn together how to grow our own helping hands

Instructor: City Staff

Trying New Things

You never know what might surprise you Together we will look at experiencing new sights, smells & textures to see if anyone finds a new favorite.

Instructor: City Staff

Memberships:

Members receive a 10% discount on all programs with membership # and HHMEM code at checkout

For more information, please contact hhpzeducation@sanjoseca gov

Classes

Let's Move It, Move It

We are going to squiggle, wiggle, hop & giggle as we move like the animals do during this obstacle course of critter fun.

Instructor: City Staff

Whose Lunch Am I Looking At?

We are going to work our way down the wide world of animals to match whose food is whose?

Instructor: City Staff

Wild Science:

Join us for a class full of discovery & play! We "go wild" with our early-learning scientists as we explore different parts of zoo life Each class includes interactive discussions, inquiry-based activities, creative crafts & animal encounters This is a children's drop-off program; however, parents are welcome to participate

Earth Day Explorations

It is a “Conservation Celebration” as we honor the places we need to cherish & protect

Instructor: City Staff

Animal Inspirations

Nature creates it best & the animals are going to help us solve some problems by designing new tools

Instructor: City Staff

Colors of the Wild

Some animals wear colors to blend in & some flaunt their bright colors to stand out Come see who wears what

Instructor: City Staff

Water Play Day

Wet & wild nature is where we are today. We will slosh & splash through animal-themed water play activities

Please dress accordingly & definitely bring a towel

Instructor: City Staff

Jr. Keepers:

Our zoo crew does it all & you can too! They clean, care, design & problem-solve. Zoologists are scientists too as you will learn when you practice your new zookeeping skills This is a drop-off program

Earth Day Explorations

It is a “Conservation Celebration” as we honor the places we need to cherish & protect.

Instructor: City Staff

Island Animals

Let’s explore the “Island Rule” where familiar animals seem like they have drunk a shrinking or growing potion We’ll further explore what familiar animals only exist naturally on islands?

Instructor: City Staff

Classes

Zoo U-niversity:

Zookeepers do much more than feed, water & scoop scat. Join us as we use our scientific skills of problemsolving, emergency engineering, critical thinking, experimentation & enrichment design while solving zoo mysteries

Madagascar Madness

Madagascar is a wonderful wild world of animals all on its own Join us as we explore this unique wildlife

Instructor: City Staff

Earth Day Explorations

It is a “Conservation Celebration” as we honor the places we need to cherish & protect

Instructor: City Staff

Family Fun:

This family program encourages parents to come enjoy our activities along with their children. Up to a family group of 4 for 1 reservation.

Family Paint ll

An “Animal Art” class for the whole family. Food, music, live animal encounter & instruction while everyone creates a portrait of the star animal of the day Snacks & beverages will be included.

*This class was so popular, we are offering a second chance to join the fun for those who missed it It has a special time of 2 hours [10 to Noon]

Instructor: City Staff

Spring Fling

This class will be all about the things that celebrate the season of colorful growth & new beginnings

Instructor: City Staff

Sensational Seniors:

If you like Senior Safari, you are going to love being a “Sensational Senior” This monthly class includes mini walking tours, animal encounters, crafts, activities, and a light breakfast. This class encourages community seniors to become Happy Hollow Ambassadors as they socialize, exercise, and learn at their new “wild hangout”.

Animal Welfare Experts

It is a “Conservation Celebration” as we honor the places we need to cherish & protect

Instructor: City Staff

Teen Paint Night:

This Friday night, after hours, animal art class is for teens only! Food, mock-tails, music & instruction while you sketch & paint a portrait of the star animal of the night.

Bring-A-Buddy

Bring a friend as your FREE guest to meet your other Animal BFF’s.

Instructor: City Staff

Paint Night at the Zoo:

This Friday night, after hours, animal art class is for adults only! Food, mock-tails, music & instruction while you sketch & paint a portrait of the star animal of the night

Watercolors!

Join us for this special night with a new medium We are going to watercolor our way to a new world of wildlife

Instructor: City Staff

Memberships:

Members receive a 10% discount on all programs with membership # and HHMEM code at checkout

For more information, please contact hhpzeducation@sanjoseca.gov