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Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Happy Hollow Zoo in 2002, before the renovation of the zoo in 2010. San Jose, CA
2008
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Popular Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News 2008
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Old Entrance to the park
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Maze Runner
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Original image caption
Happy Hollow Zoo 2002
Before the renovation in 2008
San Jose, CA
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010.
2008 Auction
"Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the long-shuttered but well remembered Frontier Village are finding new homes with nostalgia-seekers after an auction last weekend.
Hundreds turned out to bid on everything from a full-size carousel to a sign pointing the way to the venerable Danny the Dragon ride. More than $92,000 was raised"
Items Sold at Auction: Fiberglass fish carousel character, Crooked House, Forty-three pieces of the popular maze attraction -San Jose Mercury News
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
Happy Hollow opened its gates in March 1961, charging children 10 cents and adults 15 cents for admission.
In 1967, a new area was created for zoo animals just east of Happy Hollow, and the two areas were connected through an expansion of the meadow in 1972.
On July 9, 2008, Happy Hollow closed its gates to begin a $72 million renovation that included 12 acres of existing park and zoo property, as well as four additional acres for new animal exhibits. Source Happy Hollow Zoo
The brand new Happy Hollow Park & Zoo opened on March 20, 2010. Source: Happy Hallow Zoo
The Alameda•David C. Hill Photographer
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