Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Category: Zoo

Address: 748 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

Phone: +14087946400

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

N R

Jun 28, 2022

Used to come here as a kid 50 years ago and it has upgraded for the better! Love the new bridge entrance and ticket prices are great for what you get. All the animals and all the rides are included. Plenty of grass and shady spots to relax and eat a picnic lunch. The bread basket offers sandwiches, pizza burgers and drinks. They still have the old maze and crooked house. Danny the dinosaur will take you around the park too! If you like playgrounds there are plenty around the park for all ages! The huge wooden playground will keep your little animals entertained for hours! Definitely recommend for families! Thursdays, once a month they have senior walking too!

Krystina Fisher

Apr 17, 2022

Being that this was the first time for my family were were super excited to see how beautiful and spacious this place was in comparison to The Sacramento Zoo. Upsides : any kid 5 and under would literally have a blast here and run out so much energy. The rides are free and after paying to get in any parent can appreciate not having to pony up more money for the rides. And there is literally so much room to run and play that it’s almost impossible to not have fun especially with the huge 3 story playground located in the center. Downsides : there are literally less animals than the Sacramento zoo and I promise I didn’t even know that was possible and to still list the place as a “Zoo”. Out of the 13 animals located on the left , there were 7 missing or not in the exhibit . I brought my 7 and 17 year old and realized 20 min into this trip that it was going to be very short . With the lack of animals actually out in the public and the rides going from adventure to boring in a matter of seconds at the ages I had with me …..it was an hour and a half at 70.00 for a family of 4 + parking making it 80.00. I could have went to the mall with them and got them something 40.00 each and the experience on our vacation would have been slightly better because we have something to show for and would have been walking for 2 times longer . All in all : decent place for kids 5-9 solely based on the huge playground. (Not worth the money just to play in a park. ) Not a place for a first date or for anyone single or without children. There’s not enough for adults to do period. Totally not a place for a teenager unless there working there. But it’s cute and perfect for babies.

CM Maggio

Mar 5, 2022

End of review is options/experience for kids I had a a wonderful time, my day off during the week is the best time to go it was peaceful and full of family fun, the animals were all very well taken care of and the staff were all so friendly, there was one staff encounter I had that wasn’t the greatest she had ignored me after acknowledging me standing next to her.. for almost 1-3 minutes (take note the zoo was not packed busy) so I stood waiting for her to finish her conversation with two gentleman near the exit of the zoo.. and finally got her to ask me if I needed help and showed me which was the Jaguar habitat was I would have expected her to be more friendly i know times are hard but it doesn’t help to project attitude onto others.. so avoid (crystal) she wasn’t very friendly but all the other staff were absolutely amazing and super friendly, so my experience overall was 80% amazing aside from the one bad apple 1. Kids can pet and groom goats with parents even feed so amazing and the animals are all super friendly 2. There are fun playgrounds and climbing structures for the kids 3. Multiple Safe rides for young kids I recommend bringing water! And hats avoid sunburns

Aditya Joshi

Sep 12, 2021

Amazing place for kids. Fees - 17$ for age more than 2 years old. Parking - 10$ My daughter liked it here very much. There are so many rides for all ages (few are closed). You can easily spend 5-6 hours here. Animals are here but it's not that big zoo so not a lot of animals. But it's good picnic spot as well. Must visit this place if you have kids.

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Questions & Answers

Are there feeding time events?

A Google User | Aug 25, 2017
Carol Radous | Aug 25, 2017

No. There is a small petting zoo where kibble can be purchased for .25 to feed the goats, sheep, mini ponies. The re are mo feedins events for the exotic animals

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Can u bring outside snacks??

Lunnah Vilchiz | Feb 25, 2022
Malia Sanborn | Feb 25, 2022

Yes! We do everytime. They won't let you bring a big ice chest of food but you can bring in a sack lunch

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Can you bring food inside the park?

Jessica Quintana | Aug 25, 2018
Stanley Yee | Aug 25, 2018

Yes you can. Highly recommend to do so as the food there is so so and pretty pricy.

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What's the ideal age to take a kid here??

Rachiyta Raina | Aug 25, 2018
Juan P Rodriguez | Aug 25, 2018

I would say 4 - 10. Younger, they might not enjoy it much because, depending on what day/time you go, it could be crowded and you will have to wait in lines. Older, they might get bored.

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Do they have pandas in that zoo

Oscar Tapia | Aug 25, 2018
Jerry Fan | Aug 25, 2018

Only red panda

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is there a water park or playground for the little kids in the summer

Mia Benavides | Aug 25, 2018
Vibitha V | Aug 25, 2018

The place is exclusively for kids. A lot of rides & zoo with exotic animals. There is no water activity or water park.

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Hello, good morning, how much is the entrance fee to the park? We are 4 adults and 3 children.

Nando Garcia | Aug 25, 2018
Estefani Ocampo | Aug 25, 2018

General Admission (ages 2 – 59) $14.25 General Admission for 60 years+ $11.25 General Admission (ages 0 – 1) FREE Group Admission (14 or more = group) $9.25*

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Can I avoid lines if I buy tickets online?

Chris Sun | Aug 25, 2018
Mandar Palsule | Aug 25, 2018

Yes you can avoid lines by booking tickets online. But going there on weekdays late afternoon will not have a long queue and your family will have the park to themselves.

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Does Happy Hallow participate in the museum for all programs or any other discount programs for families that have EBT or low income Medical for example

Heidi Youngman-madsen | Aug 25, 2018
JT Moreno | Aug 25, 2019

I don't think so but if you have AAA membership you'll get some type of discount but it doesn't hurt to ask.

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Make the times longer im a kid and love animals

Salvador Hernandez | Aug 25, 2018
Bea Billings | Aug 25, 2018

Agreed, all the children enjoy the animals.

Can you play at the park in winter?

siblingtastic world | Aug 25, 2018
Mike Harms | Aug 25, 2018

Yes just check the online calendar for hours.

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Is there anyplace to store a car seat? Like a locker or anyhing. Want to take my godson but I would take a lyft to get there and wouldn’t be able to leave the seat in the car.

Antoinette Barrios | Aug 25, 2018
Gina Sitte | Aug 25, 2018

Yes, they have lockers right inside the front gate. I'm fairly certain there's some large enough for a car seat, but you could always call ahead

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Can you take baby strollers to the park

Mary Moreno | Aug 25, 2019
Mrs.Tracey Palacios | Aug 24, 2020

Yes all sizes

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Do you have to print out tickets when bought online?

Gabriela Casillas | Aug 25, 2019
kenward ng | Aug 25, 2019

No use your phone

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Is there egg hunting event this weekend?

Hang Hoang | Aug 25, 2019
Linda Fairfield | Aug 25, 2019

Not an event that the park has listed.

If I have an aaa insurance card, can I get a ticket discount for 1 adult, 2 child?

kate kim | Aug 25, 2019
Bar Adam | Aug 25, 2019

Yes

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When do you feed the red pandas?

Marc Murphy | Aug 25, 2019
Jam Holzenberg | Aug 24, 2020

Ya don’t.

Is there a free day?

Michael Zhen | Aug 25, 2019
Anna Ess | Aug 25, 2019

May-september they have a once a month "senior safari". People over 50 years old park for free and enter for free between 9 am and 10 am on the last Thursday of the month.

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what are their prices

Diana Thompson | Aug 25, 2019
Michael O'Neill | Aug 25, 2019

AAA discount on entry

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Do you have to pay to get in the park? If you do how much is it

Samantha Padilla | Aug 25, 2019
Andrew Liu | Aug 25, 2019

Parking is $10. Admission is $14.25. Reciprocal benefits gets you half off. SJ Tech museum has Reciprocal benefits.

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Does Happy Hollow have a petting zoo? Are there small animals like guinea pigs?

AverageCitizen1 | Aug 25, 2018
elisha hersh | Aug 25, 2018

Yes, they have a petting zoo, but we didn't get to see it, so I don't know what kind of animals they have

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This price incluid the Raids?

Anamaria Barocio | Aug 25, 2018
Nick Kapur | Aug 25, 2018

Rides are included in the price.

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Can. U. Rent. Stollers

Rita Anzaldo | Aug 25, 2018
Brianna Mangano | Aug 25, 2018

Yes. They have single and double wide strollers for rent at the gift shop just inside the gate.

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Is this an accredited zoo?

Ashley | Apr 26, 2022
Rakshit | Apr 26, 2022

It is. Based on aza.org

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Do you have a gift shop?

Sandy Bruketta | Feb 25, 2022
Latasha Hilliard | Mar 27, 2022

Yes

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Are the ride open? How tall does a child have to be to be able to get on most rides?

Tina Gutierrez | Aug 24, 2021
rituparna mukherjee | Aug 24, 2021

The rides are open and most rides has height requirement of 36 inches

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is petting zoo open now ?

Arpit Rusia | Aug 24, 2021
Amie Moreno | Aug 24, 2021

No

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Do you need reservations to attend

chris brown | Aug 24, 2021
Bobby Kinstle | Aug 24, 2021

Yes for now

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Unable to find 748 Story Rd., San Jose, on Friday, April 9th. Some families were turned away, as they could not find the zoo entrance either. Is there another address for the Zoo? Thanks.

J Hon Z | Aug 24, 2021
Oren Williams | Aug 24, 2021

There is a parking lot off Story Road. From there you walk across the bridge to the entrance.

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is this Zoo open now?

Hotel Reservations | Aug 24, 2021
Debasis Dash | Aug 24, 2021

Just zoo is open, no rides, no petting. Its a one way Walk in the zoo. They ensure social distancing. You have to reserve online before you visit

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Are you opne today, February 17th?

Jowillyn Timtim | Aug 24, 2020
Erica Carriedo | Aug 24, 2020

Happy hallow is usually closed on Monday

Is there a volunteering program?

Jate Bekker | Aug 24, 2020
stephanie seaman | Aug 24, 2020

I spoke with someone who said they were 'just a volunteer' so I'm sure there is a program of some sort.

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Is there a hotel close to the park?

Tina Evans | Aug 24, 2020
David Wilkins | Aug 24, 2020

There are plenty of hotels within a few miles of the park, but none really in walking distance.

Do they still have a puppet show? What times?

Mrs.Tracey Palacios | Aug 24, 2020
Duana Pena | Aug 24, 2020

Yes they do, they have a daily show schedule on their website at happyhollow.org/explore/entertainment/

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Can you bring in a back pack

James Jespersen | Aug 25, 2019
Oscar H | Aug 25, 2019

Yes

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How much it cost

Jesus Gallegos Munoz | Aug 25, 2019
Ms. Blackcat | Aug 25, 2019

Age over 2 to 59-($14.25) 60+ ($11.25) Babies are free Groups of 14 or more people- ($9.25)

How much is a ticket

Florencio Gonzalez | Aug 25, 2019
B Sandher | Aug 25, 2019

About 15 dollars for an adult.

Can teens go alone

Daniel | Aug 25, 2019
Stephen Rose | Aug 25, 2019

It's a secure park with only really one way in and out. If you drop off at the ticketbooth and agree to meet back up at the same location you'd be fine. If you tell your teens to meet up across the bridge, they're away from attendants of the park but easier to pickup and drop off.

Can a photographer take quinceanera photos here?

Timothy Coyne | Aug 25, 2019
Jaswinder Singh | Aug 25, 2019

Yes

Do they charge individually for rides and activities?

Steve Watson | Aug 25, 2019
Kelly Callirgos | Aug 25, 2019

No. One fee gets you into the park and able to view, ride, and participate in all the activities. There's a food court and store that require individual purchases, but otherwise, everything's included (some rides may limit based on height).

Do I need a permission to take pictures at Happy hallow.

Jessi Gonzalez | Aug 25, 2019
Swati Rauthan | Aug 25, 2019

No permission required

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Are there tigers? Lions? Penguins?

J Reviews | Aug 25, 2019
BHARATH RAM SRINIVASAN | Aug 25, 2019

No. Small collection but if you a young kid there is lot to keep them busy

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How much is the ticket price for adults and kids

sant bawa | Aug 25, 2019
Nick Ko | Aug 25, 2019

https://happyhollow.org/index.cfm/id/2/Purchase-Tickets/

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How much is the price for adults and children?

rongjuan xu | Aug 25, 2019
Hugo Ruiz | Aug 25, 2019

Super father for a price is used throughout the park guao 👍👍👍😀😀😀😀

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Are dogs allowed?

Eva Simon | Aug 25, 2019
Luis Alvarez | Aug 25, 2019

Just the service dogs

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Q the entrance

Maria Hercules | Aug 25, 2019
Erin Mink Garvey | Aug 25, 2019

About $ 15

Can I get a discount on AAA card?

kate kim | Aug 25, 2019
Saran Soppa | Aug 25, 2019

Yes, I got last time when I visited.

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Can we explore the zoo, by our selves or it's mandatory having a tour guide?

Dariana Lizaola Flores | Aug 25, 2019
Larissa Maxima | Aug 25, 2019

No need for a tour guide.

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hello, does the zoo its open in March? if yes, can someone give me the link where l can buy the tickets please..!! thank you

Dariana Lizaola Flores | Aug 25, 2019
Dave C | Aug 25, 2019

Yes. https://happyhollow.org/index.cfm/id/2/Purchase-Tickets/

Can I get a discount on ticket with AAA's card?

kate kim | Aug 25, 2019
Rachel H | Aug 25, 2019

yes you can. it's just one of the many perks and bonuses that you get to enjoy with your AAA membership! awesome!!

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How much taket

Sanaa Jo | Aug 25, 2019
Aureliano Quintana | Aug 25, 2019

+10 parking

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I haven't been in over 30 years what are the prices like?

Diedre Patenaude | Aug 25, 2019
Aaron Norris | Aug 25, 2019

For children 1 to about 10 it's worth the price. Should you go, bring some quarters to feed the goats. It's a lot of fun for small kids, pun fully intended =)

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Is this open on Christmas Day?

Regine Valecruz | Aug 25, 2019
Arshad Khan | Aug 25, 2019

Check their 2018 calendar here https://happyhollow.org/index.cfm/id/4441

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Can I bring my small dog with me?

Aarica Parker | Aug 25, 2019
Kenneth Page | Aug 25, 2019

No, unless it is a service dog.

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Would the animals would avaibable to see when is raining?

Đəfåűłţý Bøïï | Aug 25, 2019
Theresa Plass | Aug 25, 2019

When it's raining many of the animals have access to their night houses, allowing the animals to choose if they want to be out in the rain or not.

I was wondering what was the ages and size requirements for the rides I have a 2yr?

Amanda Renz | Aug 25, 2019
Katherine Osuna | Aug 25, 2019

Also went during the week, lines where not long was able to ride multiple times which was a plus.

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Will you be open the week of Thanksgiving?

Lisa Randazzo | Aug 25, 2019
Arshad Khan | Aug 25, 2019

Check their 2018 calendar here https://happyhollow.org/index.cfm/id/4441/

Can we bring in a child size wagon for my two granddaughters to ride in when they get tired.

JOHN WATTS | Aug 25, 2018
Doreen Sanchez | Aug 25, 2018

Yes I see this all the time

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How much would you say it costs in total for a couple? That's including tickets, parking, food, etc. Also, are there booth games you can play to win prizes? If so, how much would that add to the cost? Thank you!

Bree Moules | Aug 25, 2018
anisha jhamb | Aug 25, 2018

Parking is around 7$, I think. Entry tickets are 15$ per person without AAA insurance. Lunch would cost less than 20$. No booth games. So for a couple, the cost would be around 60$

How much do they charge for children. And adults

elvia villa | Aug 25, 2018
FAMILY FIRST | Aug 25, 2018

General Admission (ages 2 – 59) $14.25General Admission for 60 years+$11.25General Admission (ages 0 – 1)FREEGroup Admission (14 or more = group)$9.25* * All groups including schools. * Reservations are required.

Can you bring in food

ZOINKZ 7 | Aug 25, 2018
prabhakar gunjal | Aug 25, 2018

Yep! ,but HH catering is a wonderful option.

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How much is the entry cost

Sanjuana Martin | Aug 25, 2018
AnnaTasha | Aug 25, 2018

Discount with AAA or Senior citizens, also groups

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On Father’s Day is it free for them?

Mrs. Zavala | Aug 25, 2018
Hemant Joshi | Aug 25, 2018

Probably no

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Are pets allowed outside of zoo?

Ruby Contreras | Aug 25, 2018
Fen | Aug 25, 2018

I beleivr service animals yes, though i have never seen any pets in the garden or amusement park portions. The park and zoo are all open and interconnected once you enter the grounds, no checkpoints or anyone separate the portions.

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Whats the pay station for?

Jose Murillo | Aug 25, 2018
Andrea McDonald | Aug 25, 2018

Parking fees.$10 per day

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Which are the schedules?

Cesar Rios | Aug 25, 2018
Anabella Zuluaga | Aug 25, 2018

It is closed on Mondays. But it is open the rest of the week from 10am to 5pm. In summer they change a little and are more widespread

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How much is the parking?

Mrs. Zavala | Aug 25, 2018
Michael | Aug 25, 2018

Daily parking for $10. Annual Parking Pass for $80. Senior annual parking pass for $30.

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Do they offer free or discounted tickets for those who can't afford, like thru library or EBT card like other places?

Secret Private | Aug 25, 2018
Arielle Kurtze (Travel For Always) | Aug 25, 2018

I haven't seen a sign that they have an open door policy but it wouldn't hurt to call and ask

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How much is admission???

Abel Garay | Aug 25, 2018
Paula Orozco | Aug 25, 2018

I do not remember well but it is 20 or 25 but this is the time you can have your children or the children that you bring, and you pay for the games for the games that you pay for the entrance there.

Does happy hollow have open door policy

Angela Mendoza | Aug 25, 2018
Mrs.Tracey Palacios | Aug 24, 2020

To clear up she ment if we can go and come as we please once we pay to get in. Like gilroy gardens. U get a stamp if u want when your leaving so you may come back the same day.

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how much is the entry fee

Fred Sanchezjnbb mvjg y | Aug 25, 2018
Arielle Kurtze (Travel For Always) | Aug 25, 2018

General Admission (ages 2 – 59) $14.25General Admission for 60 years+$11.25General Admission (ages 0 – 1)FREEGroup Admission (14 or more = group)$9.25*

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Does it cost money to park 3 charter buses full of school children at the zoo? Where would the buses park?

Kristine Stewart | Aug 25, 2018
Gobu e | Aug 25, 2018

Their website has field trip section. They should have some promotional offer/discount for school children field trips and buses parking.

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Are there red foxes?

Julia Malinowski | Aug 25, 2018
Terry Karahate | Aug 25, 2018

Not sure. Yoi con chock thom ot.

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Can I bring my own food from home to the zoo?

Mrs. Zavala | Aug 25, 2018
Hemant Joshi | Aug 25, 2018

Yes

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What time is the show at the theatre?

Joe Prado | Aug 25, 2018
Brianna Mangano | Aug 25, 2018

Shows at the Puppet Theatre at noon and 2pm. Occasionally an additional show later in the day for holidays and weekends.

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Do we need to book ticket in advanced ? or at the counter only?

Divya Saxena | Aug 25, 2018
Fei | Aug 25, 2018

Buy at the entrance. Membership is great deal if visit more than several times a year.

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How much is it to go inside

Yeni Vazquez | Aug 25, 2018
Camilla Arfvidsson | Aug 25, 2018

$14.25 for everyone 2 year and older

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How much they charge?? Kids and adults??

Erika Ramirez | Aug 25, 2018
Mike Mardis | Aug 25, 2018

Literally answered on website

What is the cost to get in?

Ruth Vasquez | Aug 25, 2018
Anna Ess | Aug 25, 2018

$14 for adults, but yes, if you show your AAA card, its only $11.25. Also $11.25 for seniors. under 2 years old is free. Parking is $10. If you are disabled, you can get a special disabled pass from the city, and parking will be free.

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Do you have bears

Cody | Aug 25, 2018
Anna Ess | Aug 25, 2018

Red pandas.

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Do they rent scooters for handicapped

Allison Grimes | Aug 25, 2018
James Lin | Aug 25, 2018

I believe so

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How much per person

Kristine D. | Aug 25, 2018
Akshada Untwal Thakur | Aug 25, 2018

14.25 ages 2- 59.. and there are some applicable discount which they show you before buying tkts

What is the cost of admission to the park?

nicho Jimenes | Aug 25, 2018
Anna Ess | Aug 25, 2018

$14.25 para adultos (2-59 anos). $11.25 para personas mayores (60+). Gratis para anos 0-2. $10 para el estacionamento.

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