This is a fundraising benefit unlike any other. A secret back entrance to Happy Hollow through Danny’s cave, 3 signature cocktails, private access to the park playgrounds after hours, 7 foodie stations by PSRT, up close animal encounters, complimentary photo booth by The Laugh Box, dancing, bathtub racers, Happy Hollow “Lounge”, and a sake bar from Yuki Sushi at the top of the Redwood Lookout. The Pacific Fruit Express rollercoaster will be open. All your favorites from last year, plus some new surprises. Leave the kids at home, and party with the animals after dark.

When is the event?

Donating to Happy Hollow Foundation supports all areas of park & zoo growth, including arts, education, exhibit renovation and conservation. This year, we have an incredible opportunity to be a part of adding to a critically endangered species. Sophia, our Jaguar, has been selected for breeding (click here to learn more!). We need to build out a “bachelor pad” for her potential mate, as well as purchase technology upgrades to assist with the special husbandry that goes with monitoring and caring for large cat introduction and breeding. Proceeds from the Hoot & Howl benefit many program areas of the park & zoo, but we will be highlighting Species Survival Program at this year’s event.

Get your party posse into gear and be a Safari Captain! Your group of eight will have a great night out at this much-talked about Silicon Valley event, and will enjoy the satisfaction of supporting animals, conservation, education and a favorite San Jose institution. Safari Captains will be listed by name on event signage, and will receive a pith helmet at the Hoot & Howl to let everyone know of your VIP status. Download a Safari Captain packet by clicking here.

Get your company involved! What a unique way to express Corporate Philanthropy. This is the perfect place for employees to play together, support a San Jose legend, and have a company party without anyone from staff having to organize the details (we’ve done that for you). Join Cisco, West Valley Construction, San Jose Water Company, Star One Credit Union, Xilinx and many others. Call Heather Lerner for details on sponsoring (408) 277-3498 or download a Hoot & Howl Sponsorship packet by clicking here.