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Camp Spotlight: Introducing Eco Explorers

By Alexis Bullock | Tue June 6, 2023

Calling emerging ecologists and conservationists: the new Eco Explorer camp theme for rising fifth and sixth graders launches this summer. Here’s a closer look at the Eco Explorers experience and what…

Meet CuriOdyssey’s Newest Educators

By Alexis Bullock | Tue May 2, 2023

CuriOdyssey is excited to welcome Lauren Bailey and Kelsey Bjur as our newest educators, and two of the directors for Camp CuriOdyssey this summer. Read on to learn more about…

A Beacon to Reckon With

By CuriOdyssey | Tue November 1, 2022

Article by Pauline Chu, CuriOdyssey Docent I have always wanted to live in a lighthouse, for a while. Sure, there would be gales, heavy rains, mountainous waves, bone-chilling nights. And…

Jessa Barzelay Promoted to Chief Programs Officer

By Bryan Cohn | Mon October 10, 2022

CuriOdyssey, a children’s science playground and zoo is pleased to announce that Jessa Barzelay has been promoted to the role of Chief Programs Officer. Barzelay joined CuriOdyssey in 2021 after…

What’s Going On With Curiodyssey’s Birds?

By Bryan Cohn | Mon August 22, 2022

Harris's Hawk with wings outstretched, perched on glove

Published by: Dr. Kate Sulzner If you visited CuriOdyssey recently, you may have noticed that our raptor and walk-through aviaries are temporarily closed to the public. Our animal care team…

STEMCorps Science Fair Recap

By Bryan Cohn | Wed May 11, 2022

Background: What is STEM Mentors STEM Mentors is a new CuriOdyssey afterschool program where students are paired with volunteer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) professionals from all over the…

Volunteer Week Recap

By Bryan Cohn | Fri April 29, 2022

Culminating with an ‘elevated’ Saturday BBQ experience in celebration of our volunteers catered by Chef Jordan Alexander of Jordan’s Culinary Creations, I would say volunteer week was a success. The…

CuriOdyssey Retains Top Accreditation

By Bryan Cohn | Tue April 26, 2022

The top accrediting body for zoos and aquariums, The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), has approved CuriOdyssey’s accreditation for an additional five years, signaling the 5th consecutive time the…

Become a Pollinator Superhero!

By CuriOdyssey | Sat April 16, 2022

It’s Spring! It’s Earth Day! It’s a great time to think about our insect friends and the plants that help them thrive. You can become a pollinator superhero with these simple tips.

Flavor Trippin’ at CuriOdyssey

By Bryan Cohn | Thu December 16, 2021

On a rainy Wednesday in Coyote Point Park, CuriOdyssey staff went flavor tripping. Using Miracle Berries, also known as Synsepalum dulcificum. These ‘magical’ berries are native to West Africa and…