Friday, April 8, 2022

Aptos Trip Day 3 - Happy Hollow Park & Zoo - San Jose, CA

We commence with cappuccino and continue with a day trip to San Jose. It’s just a quick visit to the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in the Kelley Park complex that covers all the bases. 


Izzy thought everything was a cat or a dog, and I can’t really fault her. The petting zoo has the tamest dog-goats I’ve ever seen, and they’re just amazing for a toddler that tends to be overly eager. 


Lunch is a quick bite at the cafeteria-style Picnic Basket. It’s just a basic burger and chicken tenders with fries, but the food is good quality and the prices won’t totally gut you. 


Izzy’s first carousel ride is something to remember and so is this carousel, for that matter. Rides are short but included in the price of admission and unlimited to boot. Every animal is different, and they move up and down as the carousel spins at a slightly dizzying speed. 

So the big animals are not here. They don’t have have a whole lot when it comes to animals, but they do offer a lot of activities for younger kids. Rides and attractions and plenty of playgrounds with all sorts of unique equipment can compensate your kids still have a limited attention span, and Kelley Park itself has so much more to explore. I’m sorely disappointed that we didn’t have time for more, but hey, just another excuse to revisit San Jose. 

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