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The Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo host many events throughout the year. Most events are members-only, so become a member today!


2010 Events - Save the Dates!


  • Dads & Donuts, Sunday, February 7, 2010, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • Moms & Muffins, Sunday, September 12, 2010, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • Halloween Zoo Night, Friday, October 29, 2010, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

  • Bobcat Ridge Exhibit Opening, May 2010


Recent Events

Halloween Zoo Night, October 30, 2009

Our October 30, 2009 event was a spectacular success. Over 400 members attended and were able to experience close-up animal encounters with our guest animals brought by Classroom Safari, BAARS, and Kenny the Falconer. A special appearance was made by Luna Moth. A big thank you to our very generous event sponsors, Pizza My Heart and Cannonball Winery.

Zoo Night 2009

Bobcat Ridge Groundbreaking, September 26, 2009

The Friends hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for Bobcat Ridge on Saturday, September 26, 2009. Devcon Construction provided hard hats for all the kids. Major donors Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Ely attended. Construction will begin in January 2010. All photos courtesy of Peter Liu (mcpete@mac.com).

Bobcat Ridge Groundbreaking 2009

75th JMZ Birthday Party, September 26, 2009

The Friends hosted a 75th birthday party for the museum on Saturday, September 26. We served ice cream and cake and all guests received a balloon. Event sponsors were Palo Alto Community Credit Union and the Ely Family. All photos courtesy of Peter Liu (mcpete@mac.com).

75 Anniversary Celebration 2009

Moms & Muffins, September 13, 2009

Over 100 families joined us for a fun morning of science activities and animal encounters. A Big Thank You to our event sponsors Hobee's California Restaurants and Peet's Coffee. We raised over $4,500 through an exciting silent auction with goodies for moms like massages, facials, etc.

2008 Events...

Halloween Zoo Night, November 1, 2008

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Over 250 members braved the rain to support our annual Halloween Zoo Night. Event sponsors included Pizza My Heart and Cannonball Wines. Next year's event will be held Friday, October 30, 2009.


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Moms & Muffins, September 14, 2008

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This new members-only event was a fun morning for the whole family. We served yummy muffins, Peet's Coffee, yogurt, fruit, and juice to over 200 members.

We also hosted an exciting silent auction with goodies for moms like massages, facials, etc. A Big Thank You to our event sponsor The Four Seasons Silicon Valley Spa in East Palo Alto. For a complete list of silent auction donors click here.

Exhibit Party, June 27, 2008

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The Friends hosted a members-only opening night party for the new museum exhibit, "Clean Green Energy Machines!" A big thank you to Roxy Rapp, Pizza My Heart, and Cannonball Winery for sponsoring the event.

This exciting exhibit explores green living and renewable energy. With additional funding, we hope to expand the exhibit and open a second phase in April 2009, to coincide with Earth Day. If you haven't seen the new exhibit, please stop by the museum soon.

Dads & Donuts, April 6, 2008

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Our April 2008 Dads & Donuts was a great success! Over 125 member families joined us for a Sunday morning of Krispy Kreme Donuts, Peet's Coffee, fruit, yogurt, and juice. A special performance by Dan Chan the Magic Man was a crowd pleaser, as well as some exciting hands-on exhibits with the animals and Zoo staff.

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Event Sponsorship

Individuals and businesses are invited to sponsor the Friend's popular members-only events. The donor's name will appear on invitations, advertising, our newsletter, and on the donor wall in the museum lobby - seen by our 100,000+ annual visitors.

To inquire about sponsoring an event, please call (650) 326-6338.