The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo A place to explore, discover, create, & play!
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The Zoo is home to more than 50 species of animals—about 200 specimens in all—many of which are brought into classrooms as part of the Junior Museum & Zoo's science outreach program with local schools. We offer a menagerie of science programs for schools and community groups, as well as classes, summer camps, and birthday parties for families.

Name our Baby Flamingo!Help us choose the perfect name for our new and beloved feathered friend. Swipe to pick your favo...
11/20/2025

Name our Baby Flamingo!

Help us choose the perfect name for our new and beloved feathered friend. Swipe to pick your favorite from the 4 options and cast your vote at the link in our bio.

Happy voting! 🦩💖

We need your help! Our baby flamingo is growing fast, and it's time to give him a name. Vote for your favorite from the ...
11/20/2025

We need your help!

Our baby flamingo is growing fast, and it's time to give him a name. Vote for your favorite from the four - link is bio! 🦩💗

11/19/2025

A little feather fun in the classroom! 🪶
First white… then BLUE! 💙

Our baby (juvenile) flamingo is officially a boy — and we can’t wait to watch him grow.

The Friends of the PAJMZ's Annual Report is here!We’re grateful to our supporters for helping the Friends to engage thou...
11/18/2025

The Friends of the PAJMZ's Annual Report is here!

We’re grateful to our supporters for helping the Friends to engage thousands of children in science and nature, both at the PAJMZ and in the classroom.

Your donations help make the PAJMZ’s hands-on science programs accessible to all.

Learn more in the Friends' Annual Report and find out how to give--both linked in our bio.🔗

What a night! 👻Huge thanks to all families, volunteers, and staff who made Halloween Zoo Night unforgettable. And an ext...
11/04/2025

What a night! 👻

Huge thanks to all families, volunteers, and staff who made Halloween Zoo Night unforgettable.

And an extra-big shoutout to our sponsor for their generous support! 🧡

Something's a little different in the courtyard🦕✨
11/02/2025

Something's a little different in the courtyard🦕✨

11/01/2025

Peek-a-boo! 👻

In honor of World Lemur Day + Halloween, here’s a spooky-cool look under the fur. 🦴🌀

Who needs capes when you’ve got khakis, radios, and endless enthusiasm?Meet our staff “costumes” 👻✨Which one would you p...
10/29/2025

Who needs capes when you’ve got khakis, radios, and endless enthusiasm?

Meet our staff “costumes” 👻✨

Which one would you pick? Comment below! 👇

A place for children's curiosity and children's play!The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo strives to be that place for th...
10/29/2025

A place for children's curiosity and children's play!

The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo strives to be that place for the brilliant and inquisitive minds of the Bay Area and beyond!

Address

1451 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
94301

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16503292111

Website

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