The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo A place to explore, discover, create, & play!
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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.

Happy Pride Month!!! 🌈From our meerkats Dash, Scout, and Kalahari, and everyone else at the JMZ! 💓
06/12/2026

Happy Pride Month!!! 🌈

From our meerkats Dash, Scout, and Kalahari, and everyone else at the JMZ! 💓

We’re proud to share that the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo has been accepted as a participant in the Wildlife Confiscat...
06/11/2026

We’re proud to share that the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo has been accepted as a participant in the Wildlife Confiscations Network! 🐾

Through this network, JMZ joins a group of trusted animal care facilities helping support wildlife impacted by illegal trafficking. When animals are confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade, the network helps connect them with safe, qualified care. ❤️‍🩹

This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to animal welfare, conservation, and helping protect wildlife beyond the Zoo. 🌿

Check out the new blog post on our website to learn more about the partnership!

It’s almost time to welcome our happy campers! ☀️Swipe to learn more about the summer camps we offer! Registration is no...
06/10/2026

It’s almost time to welcome our happy campers! ☀️

Swipe to learn more about the summer camps we offer! Registration is now closed, but we can’t wait to welcome our campers for weeks of hands-on science, outdoor learning, and hands-on discovery! 🎉

06/04/2026

It’s Miss Melody’s birthday! 🎂🦆

Melody is one of our Fulvous Whistling Ducks. The word fulvous references their reddish yellow feathers, and Melody’s name pays homage to her species’ distinct vocalization! They make a more musical, high-pitched whistle instead of a “quack”! 🎶🍁

When you visit our Zoo, you’ll probably find Melody with her buddy Symphony! The two ducks can be pretty elusive, but you might spot them playing around the Wildlife Circle.

In fact, on this day, Melody was so tucked away in the grass that only her signature sounds gave her away. 👂

Its National Zoo and Aquarium Month! 🐾🐟 As JMZ continues to grow as an institution, we recognize the important role we p...
06/02/2026

Its National Zoo and Aquarium Month! 🐾🐟

As JMZ continues to grow as an institution, we recognize the important role we play as a zoo in the broader global conservation effort. Whether large or small, zoos often provide one of the public’s closest connections to wildlife, habitats, and the information needed to better understand and protect the natural world. 🌿🦩

Our resident animals are rescued pets and wildlife, or they were chosen for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Regional Collections Plan and Species Survival Programs. The special, accessible installations and open-air zoo provides an immersive and whimsical setting to learn about animal adaptations, habitats, wildlife conservation, and more!

🐝Be sure to tune in to our upcoming June events to participate in local conservation efforts and to learn more about wildlife:

Pollinator Workshop - Friday June 5th, 11:30 - 1:30 PM
Teen Night - Friday June 19th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Today is World Parrot Day!! 🦜💚This day serves to raise awareness on parrots’ needs, and on the many threats towards the ...
05/31/2026

Today is World Parrot Day!! 🦜💚

This day serves to raise awareness on parrots’ needs, and on the many threats towards the clever and beautiful bird group. Tune in to a special talk today at 1PM in our Zoo’s Wildlife Circle to learn more!

You’ll hear about how parrots remarkable and intelligent birds, with a diverse range of species ranging from macaws all the way to cockatoos. At JMZ, we’re lucky enough to house 5 parrots. There’s Forest, a military macaw, Sunshine and Wacamayo, two green-winged macaws, Skully, an African Grey Parrot, and Lucky, the cockatiel.

05/30/2026

Valgius is 30 years old and climbing as high as ever! 🌳

Physical therapy helps Val with the stiffness and slowing movements that can come with his advanced aged!

Most male ring-tailed lemurs live up to 25-30 years in human care. The stretches and exercises help keep him as limber and mobile as possible, and the workout snacks aren’t half bad either! 🍌🥝🍎

Pro-tip: If you’re looking for Val in his habitat… look high, not low🔝🐾

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

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