Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo in Palo Alto, California is a place where children and their caregivers explore, discover, and get curious about science and nature through hands-on science exhibits and a diverse community of live animals. The museum features immersive zoo experiences designed to nurture children's natural scientific curiosity. Founded in 1934, it appears to be the first children's museum of its kind west of the Mississippi River.
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