About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
An affordable, highly engaging combination of a petting zoo, clean playgrounds, and unlimited kid-friendly rides specifically tailored for children under 12, with the rare perk of allowing outside food and drinks.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Budget-conscious families looking for a full day of outdoor activitiesParents with toddlers and younger children who want short ride wait timesToddlers (under 2 enter free, highly enjoyed the petting zoo and gentle rides)Children 12 and under (rides and playgrounds are perfectly geared for this range)
Why families love it
- Interactive petting zoo where toddlers can pet friendly goats
- All rides are included in the affordable admission price
- Multiple large playgrounds and a little rollercoaster
- Clean facilities and exceptionally friendly, helpful staff
- On-site restaurant serving tasty options like chicken tenders and fries
- Petting zoo with friendly animals
Insider tips
- Bring a picnic blanket because the scenic Crocket Crazy House area after the zoo does not have tables
- Use the new back entrance to access ample parking easily
- Take advantage of senior and military discounts at the ticket booth
Good to know before you go
- Expecting high-thrill rides for older teenagers
- Relying on finding open picnic tables during peak lunch hours
- The train ride was temporarily closed for construction
- Lack of picnic tables in prime picnic spots like the Crocket Crazy House area
- Crowds
- Very manageable even on Sundays, with ride wait times averaging under 5 minutes
- Value
- Excellent value at $18 per person, with children under 2 entering for free. The admission fee covers all rides inside the park, making it a very cheap and fun experience compared to major theme parks.
- Food
- Outside food and drinks are fully permitted
- Accessibility
- New back entrance designed for easier access
- Safety
- Clean and well-maintained play areas
What parents say
"Great spot to take the kids and to have a picnic. It was only $18 per person (they have discounted tickets for military and seniors) and you can bring in your own food and drinks. We enjoyed a full day of rides, swing sets, zoo, and outdoor play time. We will come back for sure. Ohhh bring a blanket for a picnic, the best place to have a picnic is after the Zoo on the Crocket Crazy House area and they don't have tables there."
a week ago
"This was the first time I've visited with my grandchildren. I used to bring my kids here years ago. The entrance used to be in the front, but the new back entrance has ample parking. I love the new suspension bridge. The price is GREAT!!! To visit for the day it's only $18 a person and children under two enter free. My grandchildren had a great time at the petting zoom and seeing all the different animals. The rides are definitely for younger children. I visited on a Sunday, and it wasn't overly crowded. We didn't have to wait more than 5 min to access each ride. The new trian was still under"
a month ago
"Good zoo and playground for kids of age 12 and under. They have small animal exhibits, a petting zoo, many free rides and huge playgrounds. The entrance fee are reasonable and already covers all the rides in the park."
2 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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