Media Advisory: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and Danny the Dragon Celebrate 65 Years

Post Date:03/26/2026 8:00 AM
Media Contact
Caitlin O’Hara, Conservation & Communications Manager, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
408-838-2859; Caitlin.O'Hara@sanjoseca.gov

Advisory Detail
 What: Danny the Dragon’s 65th Birthday at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo 
 When:
 March 27, 2026 
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Best media-worthy happenings take place at 12 p.m.
  • Danny the Dragon will make a scheduled appearance on the meadow stage for children to sing Happy Birthday, joined by some of Danny’s local mascot friends.
 Where:  Happy Hollow Park & Zoo 
1300 Senter Rd. (Business Office address) 
San Jose, CA 95112 

A parking pass can be provided in advance through the media contact listed above.
 Who:
  • Danny the Dragon and friends including: 
    • Frenzy from the San José Barracuda
    • Gigante from the San José Giants 
 Background: Danny the Dragon, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo’s beloved mascot, is celebrating 65 years! 

Danny’s birthday party will kick off Happy Hollow’s 65th Anniversary celebration, which will run through the summer. More anniversary activities will be announced throughout the season on Happy Hollow’s social media @hhpzoo. 

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