Go wild this summer at Happy Hollow Zoo Camp! Each uniquely themed camp provides interactive learning experiences, hands-on activities, zoo tours, and the opportunity to meet live animals up close!
Junior Keepers: Full Scoop If you have been a Junior Keeper before, you know the drill. Roll up your sleeves because it is time to get to work! Begin your zookeeping career early as you rake exhibits, make enrichment, go on behind-the-scenes tours, do a Meet & Greet, and more!
General Camp Information
Summer camps at Happy Hollow will provide your child with lifelong memories. Each camp is thematically different and incorporates a variety of age-appropriate conservation messaging and activities. Children attend camps independently without parents/guardians and should be comfortable in a group setting.Half-day campers are required to bring a reusable water bottle and a snack. Each camper will receive one camp shirt per week of camp to be worn each day of camp. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase at the time of registration by clicking the "+AddMerchandise" link.
Drop-off for afternoon camps is from 12:45-1:00 pm. Pick-up for afternoon camps is at 4:00 pm. Campers must be signed in and out of camp with a Camp Instructor each day for your child's safety. A valid form of ID must be presented upon the request of a Camp Instructor. Early drop-offs or late pick-ups are not permitted.
Camp Fees
Non-Members: $255Members: $229.50Additional T-Shirts: $15 per shirt (one shirt included with camp registration) Happy Hollow Members: When prompted, enter your membership number and apply the coupon code SUMMER for member discount. Contact HHPZeducation@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 794-6420 for more information.
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Scholarships are available at some locations. Please contact for more information.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Scholarship Program will ensure that qualifying San José residents have affordable access to participation in PRNS programs, classes and services. All requests are subject to available funding. Eligibility requirements may differ for each scholarship.