The museum will be closed from Monday, June 16th 2008 – Friday, June 27th 2008 for installation of phase 1 of our newest exhibit, “Clean Green Energy Machines!” The zoo will remain open during this time except for Friday, June 27th. The museum will re-open to the public on Saturday, June 28th. | | | Visit the Junior Museum & Zoo at:
1451 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, California 94301
Phone: 650-329-2111 Please call the above phone number for current hours and information. Hours: - Closed Monday
- Tuesday-Saturday
Museum: 10:00 a.m.- 5p.m.
Zoo: 10:00 a.m.- 5p.m.
Please note that we start putting the
animals to bed at 4:30 PM - Sunday - Museum and Zoo:
1:00-4:00 p.m.
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The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is a kid's place to think, create and play. All Junior Museum and Zoo exhibits allow children to become physically involved and immerse themselves in the essence of life, to poke, to prod, to pull, to pick up, and to smell. The Zoo is home to more than 50 exotic and native animals, of which at least half are brought into classrooms as part of the Junior Museum and Zoo's science outreach program with local schools. Some of the animals include bobcats, raccoons, jungle bats, hedgehogs, ferrets, snakes, and an owl. Admission
Free. Donations accepted and appreciated.
Groups of 10 or more: Please call 650-329-2111 to make a reservation. - At the Zoo: Creek Habitat
Fifteen Cubic Meters of San Francisquito Creek displays a cross- sectional view of this last remaining natural creek running through Palo Alto. Careful attention was paid to include native plants, accurate rock sizes and five varieties of fish, crayfish and other water creatures for a realistic portrayal of the creek in its natural habitat.
- At the Zoo: Bat Habitat
A newly renovated bat habitat is now open on the zoo grounds. It is home to three African fruit bats and two Egyptian fruit bats. These "flying foxes" are larger than our native bats and eat only fruits and vegetables.
Science Outreach Programs
Extensive programs are offered to augment the science curricula in the local schools. Classes featuring live animals, fossils, solar power and slime are all part of the exciting repertoire that ranges from astronomy to zoology. Free science programs are provided to select schools in East Palo Alto due to the generous support of various local organizations. Science Classes
The Junior Museum and Zoo offers a wide variety of science classes for children during the school year. These classes are listed in the Enjoy! class catalog. Summer Camps
Popular in-depth, specialty science summer camps include Camp Kinetic, Zoo Camp and Science for Preschoolers. Camps are booked in early spring. Camp information is listed in the spring Enjoy! class catalog. Birthday Parties
Celebrate your birthday at the Junior Museum & Zoo! We provide fun science activities and a private room for your party; you supply the cake. Types of Parties: - 3-5 years old: Zoom Zing Party
- Kindergarten and up: Zoo Party or Super Kinetics Party
- Download the Birthday Party Informational Flyer, Birthday Party Agreement, and Birthday Party Reservation Request below.
Volunteer Opportunities
Teen volunteers are welcome in the zoo. Enhance creativity and build self-esteem in our young visitors as well as in yourself by assisting in a variety of animal-related tasks and projects. Please call (650) 329-2111 for more information.History
Founded by Josephine O'Hara in 1934, the Junior Museum and Zoo was the first children's museum west of the Mississippi, and has been a local leader in children's science education since its inception. The Zoo opened in 1969. It is now owned and operated by the City of Palo Alto.
Give Your Support
The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo depends upon the generous contributions of time and financial support from the community. Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
The non-profit Friends has two objectives: to act as the Junior Museum and Zoo's advocate in the community and to raise funds beyond those provided by the City of Palo Alto. The Friends support the East Palo Alto Science Outreach Program and the annual museum exhibit, as well as member programs and community outreach. Sponsoring an Event
Individuals and businesses are invited to sponsor the Friends popular members-only events such as Dads & Doughnuts. In return for a sponsorship donation, the donor's name appears on flyers, invitations, advertising, the newsletter and on the donor wall in the museum lobby - seen by our 100,000+ annual visitors. To inquire about sponsoring an event, please call (650) 326-6338. Thank you for your support. |
