The Junior Museum & Zoo is a place where children and their caregivers come to explore, discover, create and play.  Through hands-on science exhibits and a diverse community of live animals, we seek to engage a child's curiosity for science and nature.   

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. Some of the animals include bobcats, raccoons, bats, hedgehogs, ferrets, snakes, fresh and salt water fish and invertebrates, and birds.

We offer science programs for schools and community groups, as well as classes, summer camps and birthday parties for families. 

Guess what!  The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo was voted
"Best Place for a Children's Party" by Palo Alto Weekly's
"Best of Palo Alto 2011!"

• Bug Fest, June 2nd
• 10am to 4pm 
• FREE, $5 donation per person suggested
• Join us for an all-day event celebrating bugs!
• Click here for more information and the flyer
• There will be a Members-Only Pizza Party for $100+ members from 11am to 2pm. Become a member of the Junior Museum & Zoo.