Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Children's museum
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Sat
About
Hands-on science & nature exhibits. Child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 📞Phone(650) 329-2111
- 🕒HoursMonday:ClosedTuesday:10 AM–5 PMWednesday:10 AM–5 PMThursday:10 AM–5 PMFriday:10 AM–5 PMSaturday:10 AM–5 PMSunday:10 AM–5 PM
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Highlights
- Live performances: Has live performances
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
- Offers tours: Offers tours
- Restroom: Has restroom
- Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi
- Restaurant: No restaurant
Crowd
- Family-friendly: Family-friendly
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
- Has changing table(s): Has changing table(s)
- Kid-friendly activities: Has kid-friendly activities
- Playground: Has playground
Nearby
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