The 2024 season of Senior Safari is just around the corner! This year we will celebrate our 10-year anniversary with a special season kickoff on Thursday, May 23 at 8:30 a.m. at the entry plaza of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.

Pre-registration will be held Tuesday, April 30 to Friday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors 50+ who pre-register during these times can enjoy free parking at 748 Story Road and free same-day admission! For ages 50+ only.

Here is the 2024 schedule:

About Senior Safari:

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a place for the young and the young at heart. Visitors age 50 and up are invited to take over San Jose’s iconic Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and feel like a kid again! This program is a joint partnership between Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and Happy Hollow Foundation. Get some fresh air and exercise as you enjoy:

Early entry into the park and zoo (9- 10 a.m.)
Animal Meet & Greets
Zookeeper chats
10,000-step challenge
Variety of activities
Healthy breakfasts and coffee available for purchase

Interested in supporting this free event? Click here to make a donation.

2024 Sponsors

Presenting
Kaiser Permanente

Gold
Star One Credit Union

Silver
Santa Clara County Department of Aging and Adult Services
San Jose Water Company

Bronze
AARP California

Friends of Senior Safari
Councilmember Pam Foley
The Health Trust

Senior Safari is designed to help older adults improve their health, avoid social isolation and enjoy a unique environment that stimulates both mind and body. Senior Safari admission and parking are free, and guests are welcome to stay for the day after gates open to the general public. Guests who enter before 10 a.m. may stay the whole day for free!