Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo Welcome to our page!

Friends of the JMZ work to support and enhance the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ), a beloved institution whose mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature.

Do you have a favorite furry, feathered, or scaly friend at the JMZ? Now is your chance to Sponsor an Animal!Through the...
05/19/2026

Do you have a favorite furry, feathered, or scaly friend at the JMZ? Now is your chance to Sponsor an Animal!

Through the Friends’ Sponsor an Animal program, your donation will be directed to the Animal Care Fund, which supports the exceptional care of all JMZ animals.

To recognize your commitment, you’ll receive exclusive benefits including JMZ stickers, a magnet, and a personalized birthday card!

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the animals available for sponsorship.

Disclaimer: Animal sponsorships are symbolic and do not grant ownership rights or direct support to a specific animal.

04/29/2026

🌈Something colorful has landed at the JMZ! 🌈

The Rainbow Tunnel is a new admission-free exhibit inspiring joy for the entire community. Step inside and you’ll be surrounded by mirrored panels reflecting the full spectrum of the rainbow.

The Rainbow Tunnel exhibit was fully funded by the Friends of the JMZ. Created as a welcoming community feature, it reflects our mission to expand access to hands-on science learning.

Thank you to Board Member Brittany Brown Chavez for giving us a tour! We hope you’ll come experience it soon!

There’s still time to make a difference this GivingTuesday. Your donation to the Friends directly supports the Junior Mu...
12/03/2025

There’s still time to make a difference this GivingTuesday. Your donation to the Friends directly supports the Junior Museum & Zoo—expanding access, enriching exhibits, and funding hands-on science education for children in underserved schools. Give before the day ends at friendsjmz.org/donate the link is in the bio.

Help inspire the next generation of scientists, explorers, and animal lovers this GivingTuesday. A gift to the Friends s...
12/02/2025

Help inspire the next generation of scientists, explorers, and animal lovers this GivingTuesday. A gift to the Friends supports JMZ programs that spark curiosity, create a love for science, and bring children face-to-face with the natural world.
Donate today at friendsjmz.org/donate linked in our bio.

This GivingTuesday, your support helps ensure that all children—regardless of financial, physical, or cognitive abilitie...
12/02/2025

This GivingTuesday, your support helps ensure that all children—regardless of financial, physical, or cognitive abilities—can experience the wonder of the Junior Museum & Zoo.
Make an impact today at friendsjmz.org/donate, link in the bio!

Tomorrow is GivingTuesday. We hope you consider supporting the Friends and our work to enhance the JMZ and expand access...
12/01/2025

Tomorrow is GivingTuesday. We hope you consider supporting the Friends and our work to enhance the JMZ and expand access to science education and new exhibits in our community.
Visit friendsjmz.org to learn more about our impact.

The Friends of the JMZ's Annual Report is here!We’re grateful to our supporters for helping the Friends to engage thousa...
11/18/2025

The Friends of the JMZ's Annual Report is here!
We’re grateful to our supporters for helping the Friends to engage thousands of children in science and nature, both at the JMZ and in the classroom.
Your donations help make the JMZ’s hands-on science programs accessible to all.

Learn more in the Friends' Annual Report and find out how to give--both linked in our bio.

If you haven’t heard yet, the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo was officially accredited by the AZA in September, the gold ...
10/22/2025

If you haven’t heard yet, the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo was officially accredited by the AZA in September, the gold standard for animal care and education!

Huge congratulations to the JMZ team on this amazing achievement.

Check out our latest newsletter to learn more about what this means—link in bio!

Thanks to your support, more families were able to enjoy the magic of JMZ summer camps! See how your generosity helped u...
09/16/2025

Thanks to your support, more families were able to enjoy the magic of JMZ summer camps! See how your generosity helped us offer scholarships to those in need.

Newsletter linked in the bio!

The JMZ’s baby flamingo is growing fast!Check out this month’s newsletter to learn all about the newest member of the fl...
08/15/2025

The JMZ’s baby flamingo is growing fast!

Check out this month’s newsletter to learn all about the newest member of the flock. Newsletter linked in our bio.

Photo Credit: Zoo Keeper, Anoek Grosmann

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1451 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
94301

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