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Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

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The Junior Museum & Zoo is home to more than 50 species of animals that includes approx. 200 specimens, many taken to classrooms and used in the science outreach program. Some of the animals include bobcats, raccoons, jungle bats, hedgehogs, ferrets, snakes, fresh water fish and invertebrates, birds, turtles and a giant tortoise. The Zoo In 1969, the Museum added a zoo that features more than 50 animals, including bobcats, bats, snakes, hedgehogs, ducks, ferrets, and raccoons. The Zoos small but diverse collection of wildlif... read more

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1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94301, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
Tue10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wed10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Jessica's profile image
2 years ago

Palo Alto junior zoo This is a wonderful place to take the kids for a couple of hours to visit their favorite animlas. Its not really as large as a zoo or have many animals. But its a grat way to spend the afternoon, especially with a toddler. Admissions is also free, so its lack of exhibits are fine. Its really educational for little children and they have fun too. check it out.. its pretty fun and its free!! 

Barbara's profile image
2 years ago

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo My youngest daughter really loves to go here and see everything. It is a bit small, but they have plenty for the litle ones. We enjoy the different exhibits that they have and usually plan our trips around that. 

Mitch's profile image
2 years ago

Makes for nice afternoon for pre-schoolers My son is a little over 3-years old and over the past couple of years, we've been to a large number of kid-oriented museums, fun parks, petting zoos, and the like. The Palo Alto Junior Museum ranks about middle of pack with some strengths and some opportunities to improve. On the plus side, the Zoo is a relatively rare feature for a free neighborhood fun spot. The selection of animals is small, but includes enough variety (e.g. reptiles, bats, rabbits, birds, and a jungle cat) to ke... read more

amy's profile image
2 years ago

Great free fun for the kids I take my kids here when we have the rare free morning or afternoon. It's not a huge zoo - it has small animals, but if your kids are preschool age, bigger animals can be scary. Inside, there is a lot to do and touch. Donations suggested, but not required. 

Chip F.'s profile image
8 years ago

Great trip for the grandkids. They have interactive exhibits, climbing challenges and a kid size zoo. You an easily spend 2-3 hours here. 

M c F.'s profile image
8 years ago

Great place to take your kids / grandkids. They have both indoor and outdoor exhibits. Unfortunately is will be closed for remodeling sometime in 2017 for several months. 

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Contributor 
17 years ago

Editorial Review – Free museum and zoo (though donations are appreciated) features activity-based educational exhibits, a collection of native and exotic animals and an array of on-site and outreach classes, camps and workshops. 

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Barbara B. 
18 years ago

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo My youngest daughter really loves to go here and see everything. It is a bit small, but they have plenty for the litle ones. We enjoy the different exhibits that they have and usually plan our trips around that. 

W B.'s profile image
18 years ago

Fun place to take lower elementary students to There are a lot of hands-on things for the energetic hands to try out. The zoo is not huge, but it's cute and enchanting for the little ones. They offer many classes and they do birthday parties, too. 

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How is Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo rated?

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo has a 4.6 star rating with 1,467 reviews. 

When is Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo open?

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. 

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