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Director of Conservation and Animal Health Dr. Kate Sulzner stands next to a fallen eucalyptus tree on the CuriOdyssey campus.

A Tale of Storms, Trees, and Climate Change at CuriOdyssey

By CuriOdyssey | Thu March 23, 2023

Northern California has experienced the brutal reality of climate change through the increasingly intense storm season.

Photo of storm damage sustained on March 14, 2023

CuriOdyssey Temporarily Closed Due to Storm Damage

By Sierra Gonzalez | Wed March 15, 2023

CuriOdyssey announced its temporary closure after the March 14 storm and resulting damage and loss of electricity. All our animals and staff remain safe.

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…

One of the most popular family science gatherings at CuriOdyssey—this year’s Bubbles & Rainbows day—inspired many! Over the weekend, hundreds of Bay Area kids were everyday scientists as they dabbled…

CuriOdyssey Named a Top 46 Educational Place to Visit on the Bay Area Peninsula by Study.com

By Bryan Cohn | Wed May 25, 2022

The Bay Area is a major hub of culture and edutainment, but how do you filter through all the fascinating possibilities to find the best places to go to learn?…

CuriOdyssey Participates in Another Summer of Free Admission for Military Families

By Bryan Cohn | Fri May 20, 2022

The National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families are pleased to announce the museums across America that will be participating in the Blue Star Museums program this summer,…

CuriOdyssey’s Animals Get Vaccinated for COVID – 19

By Bryan Cohn | Wed May 18, 2022

By: Dr. Kate Sulzner CuriOdyssey is pleased to announce that several of our resident animals now have an added layer of protection against COVID-19. On May 5th, 2022, CuriOdyssey’s bobcats,…

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…

Bay Gallery & Labs: Groundbreaking Ceremony

By Bryan Cohn | Mon May 2, 2022

Saturday, April 30, 2022 marked the official groundbreaking for construction on the first of our eight-building Campus plan: The Bay Gallery & Labs. Led by Executive Director Aragon Burlingham on…