Zoos

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Name: Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Address: 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Palo Alto, CA, US
Telephone: (650) 329-2111
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (1656 reviews)

📍 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

📞 (650) 329-2111

🌐 www.paloaltozoo.org/Home

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🕐 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

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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