Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
The Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo (Friends) is a nonprofit organization that works to support and enhance the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ), a beloved Palo Alto institution whose mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature.
For generations, the Friends have funded learning and discovery at the JMZ through hands-on exhibits. Most recently, the Friends supported the California Dinosaur Garden exhibit that features life-size dinosaur and animal sculptures, prehistoric plants, and interactive exhibits– including a fossil dig.
The Friends also funds impactful programs that expand access to the JMZ and to science education in the community, such as:
- Super Family Sundays – Special days for families who have children with disabilities, which provide exclusive access to the JMZ in a calm and friendly environment.
- JMZ Science Outreach – Exceptional and engaging science programming for K-5 students, brought to children in the Ravenswood City School District and East Palo Alto Charter School. To learn more about the JMZ Science Outreach Program, please watch the video below:
To learn more about the Friends, our corporate sponsorship opportunities or how to get involved:
1451 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-6338
Follow the Friends on Instagram @friendsjmz