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New IlluminOdyssey Outdoors!

By CuriOdyssey | Fri November 6, 2020

CuriOdyssey’s IlluminOdyssey Outdoors opens on November 20, 2020! This exhibition is generously sponsored by Topper Fine Jewelers and Fremont Bank. Learn about Topper Fine Jewelers and why they chose…

Thank You Claudia! 2020 National Vet Tech Week

By CuriOdyssey | Fri October 16, 2020

Happy Vet Tech Week! Here are some of CuriOdyssey staff and Keeper’s favorite things about our Registered Vet Tech Keeper Claudia: ♥ “She is dedicated and always puts the animals’…

Keeping Safe While Out Having Fun

By CuriOdyssey | Sat August 22, 2020

Life has changed for all of us in 2020. On March 16, shelter in place began across California and much of the United States. Families stayed at home, venturing only…

14 Optical Illusions and How They Work – The Science of Perception

By CuriOdyssey | Wed July 1, 2020

The science behind these optical illusions, with examples. To celebrate CuriOdyssey’s outdoor zoo and outdoor, contact-less science exhibition Illusions opening, we are sharing some of the illusions you’ll see –…

Five Fabulous Staycation Ideas

By CuriOdyssey | Fri June 12, 2020

Are you thinking of having a staycation this year? You are not alone. Here are some ideas of how you and your family can create a meaningful and enjoyable vacation,…

6/5 World Environment Day

By CuriOdyssey | Thu June 4, 2020

A Keeper Alex share: “Today is World Environment Day! This is a day meant to encourage and call people to action to help save our environment. The earth provides so…

Kate The Chemist at CuriOdyssey’s First Friday Family Night

By CuriOdyssey | Tue June 2, 2020

We are delighted to present Kate the Chemist, Dr. Kate Biberdorf, as the featured science education performer at CuriOdyssey’s July 2020 First Friday Family Night! Kate the Chemist is an acclaimed science entertainer and author of the best-selling book, “The Big…

California State Parks Provide At-Home Viewing and Learning

By CuriOdyssey | Tue April 28, 2020

California State Parks have joined in to provide online education and virtual exploring. Just like CuriOdyssey, the state park system wants you to get the experience of being at the…

Healthy Ecosystems Support Healthy Humans

By CuriOdyssey | Tue April 28, 2020

Human health is inextricably linked to ecosystem health. An ecosystem is comprised of living organisms interacting in a physical environment. Every organism native to its physical environment evolved in symphony…

10 Best Sites to Buy Science Kits

By CuriOdyssey | Thu April 23, 2020

You love science and you want to try out some science experiments at home. Have we got a list for you! Here you will find 10 great places to get…