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Things to do in Palo Alto with kids

Zoos & aquariums — 5 places to go with kids in Palo Alto, California. 4 of them publish a price. 1 has a verified saving right now.
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What’s on in Palo Alto

Within 25 miles of Palo Alto. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Free in Palo Alto

2 attractions in Palo Alto get you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

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Places with deals in Palo Alto

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Palo Alto offers a mix of attractions suited to different ages and interests. The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo combines a zoo and museum experience, while the Winter Lodge is an outdoor ice skating rink where visitors of all skill levels skate on a recreationally sized rink. Barron Park Donkeys is a pasture-based attraction where visitors encounter gentle donkeys that serve as neighborhood treasures. The Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto is the Bay Area's only museum dedicated exclusively to the history of technological innovation before the digital era. Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden rounds out the options. Families with reduced household incomes can access reduced tickets for the Junior Museum and Zoo.

What this list covers

Palo Alto has 5 places to go: Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, Barron Park Donkeys, Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, The Museum of American Heritage and Winter Lodge.

4 of them publish an admission price, 5 publish opening hours, 1 has something dated on now, 1 is running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 22, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“Visitors with disabilities and their immediate family and care providers qualify for reduced tickets at $3 each.”

Quoted from paloaltozoo.org · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Palo Alto are running a deal?
1 of the 5 attractions in Palo Alto currently has a verified saving, covering 1 offer in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. Check each venue’s offer wording and eligibility conditions.
What’s on in Palo Alto right now?
1 attraction in Palo Alto has something dated running, 6 listings in all. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
Is there anything free to do in Palo Alto?
2 attractions in Palo Alto say on their own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction. Examples include Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, The Museum of American Heritage.
What kinds of attractions are included?
zoos & aquariums (2), parks & beaches (1), museums (1), ice & roller skating (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
What can we do with toddlers in Palo Alto?
Barron Park Donkeys suits young children well, offering a pasture-based setting where they can encounter gentle donkeys. The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo combines both zoo and museum experiences. Families meeting income eligibility requirements can access reduced tickets for the Junior Museum and Zoo.
What activities work for a rainy afternoon?
The Museum of American Heritage focuses on the history of technological innovation before the digital era and provides indoor exploration. The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo offers both indoor and outdoor components, making it adaptable to weather.
Can teenagers find something to do?
The Winter Lodge offers ice skating on a recreationally sized rink for visitors of all skill levels. The Museum of American Heritage explores technological history before the digital era, appealing to curious minds.