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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Ages 0–12 | $12
1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

Opening hours

Tuesday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hours can change on holidays. Check with the venue before you travel.

Photo: Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, via paloaltozoo.org

About this place

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo in Palo Alto, California is a place where children and their caregivers explore, discover, and get curious about science and nature through hands-on science exhibits and a diverse community of live animals. The museum features immersive zoo experiences designed to nurture children's natural scientific curiosity. Founded in 1934, it appears to be the first children's museum of its kind west of the Mississippi River.

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