Adopt Commendation for Happy Hollow Park and Zoo for 65 years of welcoming generations of families while connecting people to nature through play. (Duong)

County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128799 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Commendation for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Happy Hollow Park and Zoo for 65 years of welcoming generations of families while connecting people to nature through play. (Duong) ATTACHMENTS: • Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Commendation (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

Docusign Envelope ID: E6C3BD72-7DB8-4828-BD0B-6BE66B319FCF WHEREAS, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2026, marking more than six decades of providing family-friendly education, conservation, and entertainment in San José, as well as programs, camps, and activities for children of all ages; WHEREAS, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a valued community asset that builds family memories with attractions such as the iconic Danny the Dragon train ride, the accessible Keep-Around Carousel, which comprises a variety of both fantasy creatures and real endangered animals, the Puppet Castle Theater, and an Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited zoo for the young and young at heart; WHEREAS, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo holds a LEED Gold certification, utilizing green roofs, hay-bale insulation, and water-recapture bioswales to minimize its environmental footprint. Additionally, it supports biodiversity through pollinator habitats and sustainable dining practices, making it a leader in urban conservation; WHEREAS, through its unique blend of animal care, conservation education, and family-friendly recreation, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo continues to inspire curiosity...