Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
FundraisingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is a nonprofit fundraising organization based in Palo Alto, California, focused on supporting and enhancing the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ). Its activities include funding capital projects, new exhibits, and science education classes aimed at underserved populations, with the JMZ’s mission centered on engaging children’s curiosity in science and nature through hands-on activities and encounters with live animals. The organization operates within the nonprofit fundraising sector, serving communities in the San Francisco Bay Area through programs that broaden access to science and nature education and support the JMZ’s educational objectives. Established in Palo Alto, the group concentrates on collaboration with the JMZ to expand exhibits and educational opportunities, aligning with its role as a local partner dedicated to enriching children’s experiences with science and nature.