CuriOdyssey Terminates the Employment of Carl Oosterman
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CuriOdyssey Terminates the Employment of Carl Oosterman
CuriOdyssey has terminated the employment of Carl Oosterman, Director of Education, effective immediately. Mr. Oosterman was employed at CuriOdyssey for 17 years. Last week we learned about a deeply disturbing incident that involved Mr. Oosterman at an offsite location outside of work hours. This incident was brought to our attention by a private watchdog group…
Read MoreGilead Grant Supports CuriOdyssey in the Classroom
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…
Read MoreCalifornia Life Sciences Institute Site News
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…
Read MoreGentry | A Wildly Good Time
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…
Read MoreFree Admission for Napa and Sonoma County Residents Until Schools Reopen
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…
Read MoreCA Scores Below National Average in Science
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…
Read MoreAZA’s Hurricane Harvey Updates
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…
Read MoreSan Mateo Daily Journal | CuriOdyssey nabs long-term county lease, nears fundraising goal
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…
Read MoreCuriOdyssey listed as one of seven of the best science museums for kids by CoolMomTech.com
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
Read MoreCuriOdyssey featured on San Francisco’s KRON-TV as great place for kids
A Yelp Community manager shares entertaining activities for children on KRON-TV news. Link to access video is here: See it here
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