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CuriOdyssey Conservation Projects

By CuriOdyssey | Wed November 8, 2017

November 2017 This was a great year for conservation work at CuriOdyssey! CuriOdyssey’s conservation programs focus on issues that impact San Mateo County and, more broadly, the native California animals…

Citizen Science: Monarch Migration

By CuriOdyssey | Thu September 28, 2017

Monarchs have been spotted at CuriOdyssey! Monarchs are known visually for their brilliant orange hue and large size, but did you know those in North America migrate considerably far each year?…

From A Keeper Apprentice

By CuriOdyssey | Wed September 20, 2017

“It’s always easy to have your heart stolen by the animals you work with, but at CuriOdyssey it was just as easy to have the keepers steal it too.” Please…

Endangered Species Day is May 19th, 2017

By RoseMarie Zar | Tue May 23, 2017

Today is Endangered Species Day! This is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species and everyday actions they can take to…

Science in Our Lives

By CuriOdyssey | Thu May 11, 2017

The benefits of scientific research are applied all through our lives. Medical Science Do you or someone you know use tools for bending light to see? We mean glasses of…

Differences Between Similar Animals

By CuriOdyssey | Tue March 28, 2017

Do you ever wonder whether a big black bird is a crow or a raven? Or whether a croaking frog is really a toad? What about that swooping bird – is…

Animal Classifications: Mustelids

By CuriOdyssey | Thu February 16, 2017

Read on to learn about how we organize the world’s animals. Highlight: Meet a mustelid during our First Friday Family Night, March 2nd, 2018 from 5p-8p! What is taxonomy and…

Wildlife in Winter

By CuriOdyssey | Mon February 13, 2017

Have you ever wondered what animals in the wild do to cope with the cold of winter? Some bears go into torpor to lower their temperature and heart rate, saving energy until food is more…

5 Animal Species Who Use Tools

By CuriOdyssey | Tue September 27, 2016

For years, humans thought they were the only creatures to use tools. But it’s not true! Certain animal species use tools to eat, play and survive. Here are just five…

Out In The Field: Ringtail Research

By CuriOdyssey | Wed February 18, 2015

At CuriOdyssey, we’re committed to not only providing our animals with the best possible care, but also ensuring that our impact goes beyond our walls through a variety of conservation…