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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
📍 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Hands-on science & nature exhibits. Child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits. The venue features three distinct main sections: a zoo area, an indoor STEM play space with a separated infant section, and a dinosaur garden, offering diverse learning experiences across multiple themed areas. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,656 visitors.
Quick Facts
💡 Did You Know?
- The venue features three distinct main sections: a zoo area, an indoor STEM play space with a separated infant section, and a dinosaur garden, offering diverse learning experiences across multiple themed areas
- The facility provides multilingual accessibility with signage available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL), demonstrating commitment to inclusive education
- The museum is designed to be fully accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aid devices throughout the entire space
- The venue offers scheduled animal feeding programs, such as flamingo feedings, as part of its interactive educational experiences
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive early to catch the flamingo feeding times - there are two scheduled feedings daily and staff/volunteers are knowledgeable and friendly during these interactive experiences
- Plan to spend a full day exploring all three main sections: the zoo, indoor STEM play space (which has a separated infant section), and dinosaur garden - visitors note you could easily spend the whole day without covering everything
- The museum is highly accessible with wheelchair/aid devices accommodated throughout, and offers signage in English, Spanish, and ASL - making it inclusive for all families
- Consider a membership if you live in the area - the venue's size and diverse exhibits mean multiple visits easily justify membership costs, especially with the adjacent Youth Library and park adding value
- The space is exceptionally well-designed for toddlers and young children with many hands-on areas, little nooks to explore, and a separate infant section in the STEM play space - bring strollers as the entire facility is stroller-friendly
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