The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo has a long history of conservation efforts. In our science outreach programs, summer camps, and in three interpretive centers in Palo Alto's open space preserves. We have established conservation materials in our lessons to schools, summer camps, three interpretive centers in Palo Alto’s open space preserves, and in our family programs.
As we continue to grow as an institution, we recognize the important role we play as a zoo in the broader global conservation effort. Whether large or small, zoos often provide one of the public’s closest connections to wildlife, habitats, and the information needed to better understand and protect the natural world.
Conservation efforts matter at every level. They help preserve habitats, protect endangered species, support research and scientific advancement, and inspire education and awareness. Just as importantly, they help foster a sense of responsibility for the living world around us.
We share the Earth with remarkable animals of every kind—animals that inspire wonder, shape the environment around us, and help keep ecosystems healthy and balanced. At the JMZ, we are proud to continue our conservation journey and to invite our community to be part of it.