Jessa Barzelay Promoted to Chief Programs Officer
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Jessa Barzelay Promoted to Chief Programs Officer
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…
Read MoreSTEMCorps Science Fair Recap
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…
Read MoreVolunteer Week Recap
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…
Read MoreCuriOdyssey Retains Top Accreditation
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…
Read MoreBecome a Pollinator Superhero!
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.
Read MoreFlavor Trippin’ at CuriOdyssey
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…
Read MoreCuriOdyssey’s Welcomes New Director of Education
Dear CuriOdyssey Community, Today we are reaching out to our CuriOdyssey Community to introduce you to our new Director of Education, Jessa Barzelay. Jessa Barzelay joined CuriOdyssey after 13 years…
Read MoreA Spooky October Recap
Movie Nights For the last installment of the San Mateo Park’s Summer Movie Series, we decided to throw in a fun Halloween twist for our guests. Before Cruella began, you…
Read MoreFirst Fridays Featuring: Beetle Lady
CuriOdyssey was thrilled to have hosted Dr. Stephanie A. Dole, entomologist, educator and Beetlelady, during CuriOdyssey’s “Bugs Day” back in 2017. Stephanie has been educating the public about insects since…
Read MoreNational Zookeeper Week
National Zookeeper Week (NZKW), July 18-24, focuses on the need to protect and preserve our wildlife and vanishing habitats via conservation while celebrating the animal keeper’s essential role as both…
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1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
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650-342-7755
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CuriOdyssey is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Tax ID 94-1262434
