Blog - CuriOdyssey

Happy Volunteer Week!

By Lee Cauble | Thu April 3, 2014

We’re so lucky to have a fantastic group of volunteers at CuriOdyssey. From the Aviary Aides who keep our aviary squeaky clean, to the docents and Interpretive Guides who share…

All Things Being Equal – a resounding success!

By CuriOdyssey | Mon March 31, 2014

When you think of math, if you recall long classroom lectures on the chalkboard or entering math equations on your calculator, you’re probably not alone. For some, mathematics has the…

It’s Springtime at CuriOdyssey

By CuriOdyssey | Mon March 24, 2014

March 20th marked the first day of spring, and our animals have been hard at work vocalizing, defending their territory, building nests, and laying eggs! Because CuriOdyssey specializes in exhibiting…

Meet our new raccoons, Pebbles and Tilly.

By CuriOdyssey | Fri February 21, 2014

On Thursday, February 20, Pebbles and Tilly were released into a brand-new exhibit space at CuriOdyssey. Pebbles and Tilly will be time-sharing this space with Merlin, CuriOdyssey’s 13-year-old (and somewhat…

Meet CuriOdyssey’s resident socialization dog!

By CuriOdyssey | Fri January 24, 2014

Many days of the week inside the CuriOdyssey animal keeper office, you might spy a friendly, black-furred dog napping under a desk or trotting around, looking for a willing hand…

"Science" as Word of the Year

By CuriOdyssey | Thu January 9, 2014

Much to our delight, Merriam-Webster named “science” as the word of the year for 2013. According to the publisher, the word saw a 176% increase in lookups this year over last…

Birds are all around us.

By CuriOdyssey | Tue November 26, 2013

Greater Roadrunner, Matthew Dodder Birds are all around us – particularly in our North Gallery exhibit space! With roughly 655 birds in California, you likely have seen quite a few…

Inspiring kinetic sculpture

By CuriOdyssey | Wed November 6, 2013

Inspiring video of the week: We’re amazed by this kinetic sculpture that walks on its own. We’re itching to start building and making after seeing this!

First-Ever Super Families Day

By CuriOdyssey | Fri October 11, 2013

Kids blowing bubbles, meeting native California animals up close, and exploring science exhibits – those are just a few of the fun things that characterize CuriOdyssey’s first Super Families Day. The…

New Animal Digs

By CuriOdyssey | Fri October 4, 2013

From now until early November, there will be a flurry of activity in our outdoor animal exhibit area! Thanks to a generous donor, we’re able to create a larger, brand-new…