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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
Visitor tip
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
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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
About Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Hands-on science & nature exhibits. Child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits.
What visitors say
Such a fun place for the whole family! My 2.5-year-old absolutely loved exploring every part of the museum and the zoo. It was so sweet watching him make connections between the animals and the characters from his story books. 🦒📚…
A great small children's museum and zoo. Staff is really friendly and helpful. It's an easy place to take little ones and school age kids
Took my 1.5yo with grandparents to the Jr Zoo on a Friday. We got there in time for the first of two flamingo feedings. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers. There are three main sections: zoo, indoor STEM play space (with…
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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
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