Nikolaus Brown10 reviews
I have the discovery pass for my family we love it
- Visited on: Weekday
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: Yes
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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo at a glance
Reviewers highlight interactive exhibits, a small zoo, and a treehouse as appealing features for young children. However, a recurring criticism involves poor communication regarding the requirement for advance online tickets, leading to staff turning away visitors who arrive without reservations. Some guests also noted cleanliness issues in infant play areas and expressed concern over the conditions of the animal enclosures.
- Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,761 reviews (77% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 1,761 Google reviews (792 with written comments, 191 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
- Service: Zoo serving Daly City, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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4.7
★★★★★1,761 reviews on Google
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CiCi YoungLocal Guide · 839 reviews
Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is a wonderful place for families with young children! The museum offers fun, interactive exhibits that encourage kids to explore, learn, and discover through hands-on activities. The zoo is beautifully maintained, with fascinating animals and a peaceful outdoor environment. Everything is clean, well-organized, and family-friendly. It’s a perfect combination of education and entertainment, making it a great destination for a family outing. Highly recommended!
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Anastacio martinezLocal Guide · 9 reviews
Better than I expected. Kids had sooo much fun. Very well designed. I have a 3year old and a 10 year old. Both of them wanna go back again.
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brentandmelanie kitchensLocal Guide · 32 reviews
A wonderfully arranged children's museum complete with a dinosaur dig, zoo, and adult sized tree house.
- Visited on: Weekend
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: Yes
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Smith León4 reviews
Genial, la pasamos super bien con mi esposita e hijo. Había mucha gente y toco esperar un poco para entrar, pero valió la pena esperar.
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Shwetank SharadLocal Guide · 35 reviews
Nice place but too small.<br>Does not feel like worth the entry fee.
- Visited on: Weekend
- Wait time: Up to 10 min
- Reservation recommended: No
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Brandon Bond7 reviews
Very fun and nice place to take the kids
- Visited on: Weekend
- Wait time: No wait
- Reservation recommended: Yes
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Laura Lu7 reviews
This was easily the WORST zoo experience I’ve ever had!! I hope I could give them 0 star!<br><br>Instead of a welcoming environment, I was met with staff members who were noticeably rude and condescending throughout the visit. Their unprofessional attitude completely overshadowed the rest of the day and made for a highly unpleasant atmosphere.<br><br>I absolutely do not recommend spending your time or money!!
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AlfredoLocal Guide · 615 reviews
Muy agradable, los niños lo disfrutan mucho
- Visited on: Weekday
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Sivakumar GopalakrishnanLocal Guide · 902 reviews
It is more or less a place for brain game for children rather calling it as a zoo
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Business details
- Address: 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Phone: (650) 329-2111
- Website: paloaltozoo.org
- Service area: Daly City, CA