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San Mateo, CA–April 2019–CuriOdyssey, a science playground and zoo, received a grant from the Gilead Foundation of Foster City, CA in support of the school science program, including a low-income component to serve underprivileged children. The program will offer STEM curricula and field trips for schools and groups as well as hands-on workshops, both on-site…

We are excited to highlight our guest article contributed to CLSI, which was released on March 12th, 2019. This past year in August the California Life Sciences Association “Bio by the Bay” reception took place at CuriOdyssey. Over 150 CLSA members had the opportunity to experience CuriOdyssey’s exhibits, visit with our animals, and learn more about…

CuriOdyssey seeks to build an exciting new future. CuriOdyssey may have killed the cat, but CuriOdyssey has spent the last 65 years bringing the animal kingdom to life for generations of Bay Area children. The non-profit science museum and zoo, located in San Mateo’s Coyote Point Park, provides children with priceless opportunities to observe wild…

CuriOdyssey is pleased to offer free admission to Napa and Sonoma County residents impacted by the California fire until their schools reopen. List of other participating museums: We recommend calling ahead to confirm. 1. California Academy of Science (San Francisco) – (415) 379-8000 2. Bay Area Discovery Museum (Sausalito) – (415) 339-3900 3. Chabot Space and Science Center (Oakland) – (510) 336-7300…

The numbers are in. Science scores in California are some of the lowest in the nation. View the data from N.A.E.P., the National Assessment of Educational Progress here. At CuriOdyssey, we are addressing that very issue for kids in our community. Here, kids interact with real, natural phenomenon (physics) at a very young age. In…

Updated 08/29/2017. The Association for Zoos and Aquariums sent out these updates from fellow Zoos and Aquariums in regard to Hurricane Harvey in Texas: The International Crane Foundation’s Texas Whooping Crane Program office, in Rockport, TX, was destroyed completely. All field staff evacuated safely, and ICF continues to assess the extent of the damage to offices and…

Curiosity has a firm foot in a new door after officials with the local nonprofit science museum at Coyote Point announced CuriOdyssey raised $22 million toward a facility revamp and secured a potential 60-year lease with the county. The long-standing group of educators and wildlife caretakers are excited to be closing in on their $35…

The blog CoolMomTech.com has listed CuriOdyssey as one of the seven best science museums for kids. We’re in good company with other notable ASTC institutions! Read more

A Yelp Community manager shares entertaining activities for children on KRON-TV news. Link to access video is here: See it here

Children and adults walking in a line next to the bay

CuriOdyssey announced today they have received landmark contributions totaling $19 million to create a “world-class, serious science playground” in San Mateo. Comprising more than 50 percent of a projected $35 million campaign goal, these leadership gifts ignite CuriOdyssey’s plans to modernize and completely remake its building, vastly increase its usable space to triple exhibit and…

Gilead Grant Supports CuriOdyssey in the Classroom

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Gilead Grant Supports CuriOdyssey in the Classroom

California Life Sciences Institute Site News

Gentry | A Wildly Good Time

Free Admission for Napa and Sonoma County Residents Until Schools Reopen

CA Scores Below National Average in Science

AZA’s Hurricane Harvey Updates

San Mateo Daily Journal | CuriOdyssey nabs long-term county lease, nears fundraising goal

CuriOdyssey listed as one of seven of the best science museums for kids by CoolMomTech.com

CuriOdyssey featured on San Francisco’s KRON-TV as great place for kids

San Francisco Business Times | CuriOdyssey announces $35 million rebuilding campaign to give more kids the superpower of science