What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 5pm Thursday 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 5pm Friday 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 5pm Saturday 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 5pm Sunday 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 5pm

The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

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

11/01/2026

Happy Halloween from the JMZ! 👻

Swipe to see a quick recap of our spookastic Halloween Zoo Night on Thursday!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors Cheeky Monkey Toys, Sheila Nguyen | DDS, MS | Pediatric Dentist, and THE MARKET at Edgewood for their support, and to our staff, volunteers, facepainters, and DJ for bringing the night to life!

And of course, thank you to all of our members and families who came dressed up and celebrated with us. We loved seeing all of your costumes and hope you had as much fun as we did!

Enjoy a few tricks and a lot of treats!! 🎃🦇🧡

10/27/2026

It’s the week of Halloween!! 🎃👻

Which means there’s only a few days left until the JMZ’s Halloween Zoo Night. Get tickets while you can and join us on October 29th!!

This is a members-only event and tickets are almost out, click the link in our bio to secure your spots now!

10/24/2026

Bread week v. naptime in the zoo…? It’s hard to to tell the difference 🍞🎂🎪

10/23/2026

It’s National Veterinary Technician Week! 🩺🐾

Meet Andrea Morgan, our Vet Tech here at the JMZ!

Working with so many different animals means Andrea’s days are fast-paced and versatile. Zoo vet techs have a wide range of expertise, from running lab work to administering medication and assisting with check-ups for animals big and small. There’s a lot that goes into keeping everyone at the JMZ healthy, and Andrea plays a huge part in that!

We’re so grateful for everything Andrea does for the animals in our care. Join us in showing her some extra appreciation this week! 🧡

10/20/2026

Heyyyy girl👋

In ring-tailed lemur social structures, females are dominant and often take the lead when it comes to food, space, and other resources. Shug certainly knows how to assert herself, and her social intelligence means she’s very aware of the routines and people around her.

Through their time together, Shug and Animal Care Specialist Kat have developed a trusting dynamic. The fact that Shug can expect food from Kat also helps...

Stay tuned to learn more about lemurs, specifically Val and Shug. And don’t miss out on Lemurpalooza this Wednesday, so check out the link in our bio!

10/16/2026

Halloween Zoo Night is only two weeks away! 🎃👻

A huge thank you to our 2026 Halloween Zoo Night sponsors for helping us make this special night possible! Cheeky Monkey Toys Sheila Nguyen | DDS, MS | Pediatric Dentist THE MARKET at Edgewood

Halloween Zoo Night is October 29th, and tickets are selling fast! This is a members-only event, so visit the link in our bio to get your tickets before they’re gone.

10/15/2026

Don’t miss out on Lemurpalooza!! 🤍🩶🥳

October is all about spreading awareness about the diversity of lemur species and their environmental needs!

Join us on October 21st to celebrate our ring-tailed lemurs Val and Shug, and to learn about the different types of lemurs that live in Madagascar! Activities include creating a lemur mask, interactive games, and more!

This event is free with general admission/member reservation. Check out the link in our bio for more info!

Address

1451 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
94301

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 1pm
	1:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 1pm
	1:30pm - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 1pm
	1:30pm - 5pm
Friday	10am - 1pm
	1:30pm - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm
	1:30pm - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 1pm
	1:30pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16503292111

Website

http://www.paloaltozoo.org/

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