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CuriOdyssey Makes Way for Charlene the Chuckwalla

By Bryan Cohn | Tue November 9, 2021

CuriOdyssey is proud to welcome our newest resident animal “Charlene” the chuckwalla. Charlene was collected in 2012 by a licensed researcher for a scientific study. After the conclusion of the…

A Spooky October Recap

By Bryan Cohn | Sun November 7, 2021

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…

First Fridays Featuring: Beetle Lady

By Bryan Cohn | Wed November 3, 2021

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…

CuriOdyssey’s Director of Exhibits Featured on ABC7 News

By Bryan Cohn | Fri October 22, 2021

If you don’t know by now, pumpkin days are in full swing here at CuriOdyssey. Recently, reporter Ama Daetz from ABC7 News took some time to chat with our Director…

Whooosh! A Physics-in-Action Playground

By Bryan Cohn | Mon October 18, 2021

CuriOdyssey is First Museum to Build Magical Bridge Playground Project Led by Two Mothers Dedicated to Inclusivity for their Children San Mateo, CA (October 13, 2021)—CuriOdyssey is excited to announce…

Pumpkin Days in Full Swing!

By Bryan Cohn | Thu October 14, 2021

This year’s Pumpkin Days event has already helped kick off the fall season. Starting with our First Friday night which occurred on October 1st, you will be able to enjoy…

Bay Area Parent – Best of the Best 2021

By Bryan Cohn | Mon October 4, 2021

According to Bay Area Parent, the Best of the Best reader survey is an annual publication that has become an important tool each year for bay area families. Readers can…

Key Leadership Additions

By Bryan Cohn | Thu August 19, 2021

CuriOdyssey, a children’s science playground and wildlife center, is pleased to announce that Julie Saltzman Kellner and Maureen Garrett have joined the organization as Director of Finance and Operations and…

Movie Nights Recap: Raya and the Last Dragon

By Bryan Cohn | Fri August 6, 2021

Thanks to the almost 300 attendees who showed up last Saturday night for the first installment of Coyote Point Recreation Area’s Summer Movie Nights for a fun time out in…

Where is Frankie the Bobcat?

By Bryan Cohn | Mon July 26, 2021

Where is Frankie, you ask? Well, he has been recovering from an injury he sustained in the early morning hours on June 30th. During the morning keeper rounds, they noticed that Frankie did not…