Matter SCC-128799

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

Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, recognizing its 65 years of service in connecting families to nature through play. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Supervisor Betty Duong.

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Commendation for Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Recognizes 65 years of service
Connects families to nature through play
From Supervisor Betty Duong to the Board of Supervisors

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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

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Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Commendation

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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara recognizes and commends Happy Hollow Park & Zoo for its 65 years of service, celebrating its contributions to family-friendly education, conservation, and entertainment in San José. The zoo is noted for its attractions, LEED Gold certification, and commitment to environmental sustainability and community impact.

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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2026.
It provides family-friendly education, conservation, and entertainment.
Attractions include the Danny the Dragon train ride, Keep-Around Carousel, Puppet Castle Theater, and an accredited zoo.
The zoo holds a LEED Gold certification and utilizes sustainable practices.
It inspires curiosity and stewardship for the natural world.

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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...