Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, Palo Alto

Name: Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Address: 4050 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, 94303, United States
Telephone: +1 650-329-2111

#14 among attractions in Palo Alto

Children's museum, Museum, Zoo

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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is located in Palo Alto, California and part of the City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department. It was founded in 1934 by Josephine O’Hara in the basement of a local elementary school. The small zoo holds approximately 200 species of mostly indigenous wildlife such as bobcats, raccoons, hedgehogs, ducks, bats, snakes and more. The museum has an interactive scientific exhibition that is changed every few years. They offer science classes to local students, over 14,000 students a year. ()

Coordinates: 37°26'36"N, 122°8'38"W

Address

4050 Middlefield RdPalo Alto (Community Center)Palo Alto 94303 United States

Contact

+1 650-329-2111

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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of American Heritage, Stanford Theatre, HP Garage, Palo Alto Art Center.

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Museum, History museum
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Greek Revival architecture
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1.6 miSW
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1 miW
Monuments and statues
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1.6 miSW
Romanesque architecture
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Frost Amphitheater, Palo Alto
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo open?

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Pettigrew House, Palo Alto (6 min walk), Palo Alto Art Center, Palo Alto (8 min walk), Norris House, Palo Alto (8 min walk), Gamble Garden, Palo Alto (9 min walk).

How to get to Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo:

Bus

Middlefield Road & Embarcadero Road • Lines: 21 (3 min walk)
Embarcadero Road & Middlefield Road • Lines: E (3 min walk)

Train

Stanford (20 min walk)
California Avenue (26 min walk)