Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Name: Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Telephone: (650) 329-2111

A compact children's museum combined with an enclosed aviary and zoo, designed for hands-on exploration and close animal encounters. Highlights include a wheelchair-accessible treehouse, an expanded baby area and ball machine, and sensory-friendly calm spaces and outdoor nature play.

Where

1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, California 94301, United States

Hours

Sunday: 10:00–17:00
Tuesday: 10:00–17:00
Wednesday: 10:00–17:00
Thursday: 10:00–17:00
Friday: 10:00–17:00
Saturday: 10:00–17:00

Accessibility

Parking: Free · Parking lot · Free parking lot in front of the Junior Museum & Zoo (between Hopkins St and Middlefield Rd) plus free on-street parking on nearby roads; accessible parking spaces, EV charging-only spaces, carpool-only spaces, drop-off zones, and bike racks available.
Restroom: Changing station

Rules

* Pets, including emotional support animals, are not allowed; service animals are welcome. * Do not touch animals unless invited to do so by a zookeeper. * Food and drink (except water) are not allowed inside the museum, zoo, or courtyard. * Designated stroller parking is provided; do not leave valuables in strollers.

Contact

Phone: (650) 329-2111
Email: funscience@paloalto.gov
Website: https://www.paloaltozoo.org/Home