CuriOdyssey

First Friday Nights
2024-07-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us as we marvel in the science of bubbles! Make bubble art, practice making bubbles large and small, and watch as fog is trapped inside bubbles. Join RoseMarie as she introduces you to some of our animal ambassadors. While you listen to the sounds of our featured band, Right Time, feast on BBQ from MB’s Place food truck or try some tacos from Carnitas Aguirre.

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Member Morning
2024-07-20 09:00 - 10:00 | CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401, United States
Join us for exclusive member-only hours this June 15 and July 20! Skip the crowds, get mechanical at Kinetic Creations, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast of bagels, muffins, juice, and coffee. Your RSVP is requested by the dates below to ensure we are providing the correct amount of food as part of the breakfast. We look forward to seeing you there!
June 15 (RSVP requested by June 10)
July 20 (RSVP requested by July 12)

Member Morning
2024-07-20 09:00 - 22:00, 2024-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 | CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401, United States
This August 23, join us for a Member Morning that celebrates all things conservation! Get a sneak peek at our upcoming conservation projects, skip the crowds, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast of bagels, muffins, juice, and coffee. Your RSVP is requested by August 19. We look forward to seeing you there!

First Friday Nights
2024-08-02 17:00 - 20:00
Swing into the weekend with live music, a food truck, animals and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.

Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a monthly tradition!

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Kinetic Creations: Final Day
2024-08-04 10:00 - 17:00
This interactive exhibition will delight kids and adults of all ages with its combination of fascinating physics, sculptural science, and whimsical mechanics. Kinetic Creations is included with admission to CuriOdyssey and is on view through August 4.

Open Labor Day
2024-09-02 10:00 - 17:00

First Friday Nights
2024-09-06 17:00 - 20:00
Join us on Friday, September 6 from 5 PM–8 PM for a Summer Sunset! Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock hits with the band, Right Time! while enjoying animal presentations, authentic Singaporean food from Satay By The Bay, and tacos from Carnitas Aguirre. Kids will imagine, create, and tinker with giant tangrams and maze puzzles!

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Annual Maintenance Closure
2024-09-10 00:00 - 2024-09-13 23:59
CuriOdyssey will be closed from Tuesday, September 10 through Friday, September 13 for annual maintenance.

Opening Day: Fall Into Science
2024-09-14 10:00 - 17:00
Look for autumn-themed exhibits like the Bone Zone, ghostly illusions, carnivorous plants, seasonal spins on our Wind Tube and MicroEye, and more. Throughout the science center and zoo, you’ll find pumpkin photo ops for your #fallintoscience selfies, and our always-popular hay bale adventure area offers space to clamber and climb in the Bay View Grove.

Reduced Public Hours: Open 10AM–1PM
2024-09-15 00:00 - 23:59
CuriOdyssey will close early in preparation for our Sensory Sunday event.

Delayed Public Opening
2024-09-19 11:00 - 17:00
CuriOdyssey will open one hour later, at 11 AM, on September 19.

Homeschool: Ocean Odyssey
2024-10-02 08:30 - 12:00 | CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401, United States
Wednesdays, 5-week sessionOctober 2–October 30, 2024

Dive deep into marine science with Ocean Odyssey! This dynamic program offers participants a captivating exploration of marine life, ecosystems, and oceanography. Through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world engineering challenges, students will delve into the diverse world of marine biology while gaining insight into pressing environmental issues facing our oceans. Ocean Odyssey inspires a deeper appreciation for the wonders of the sea and equips participants with the knowledge and skills to become stewards of our marine environments. Join us for an unforgettable adventure and prepare to be swept away by the wonders of the ocean!

Ages 6 to 9 years oldMembers: $369Non-Members: $469

Reduced Public Hours
2024-10-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00
CuriOdyssey will close at 12 PM for staff training.

First Friday Nights
2024-10-04 17:00 - 20:00
Come together as a family, visit early, and stay late!

Swing into the weekend with live music, a food truck, animals and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 pm until 8 pm, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.

Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities.

Come together as a family, visit early, and stay late!

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Open on Indigenous Peoples' Day
2024-10-14 10:00 - 17:00

Weekend Workshop: Stable Structures
2024-10-19 13:00 - 15:00
Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills by designing and building bridges, towers, and other exciting projects. Through interactive challenges and hands-on activities, you’ll learn the principles of engineering and architecture while having fun constructing your own amazing structures.

Ages 5 to 10 years old

Non-Member $55 each workshop; Member $45 each workshop

Member Morning at Fall into Science
2024-10-20 09:00 - 10:00 | CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401, United States
Join us for exclusive member-only hours this October 20! Skip the crowds, get spooky at Fall into Science, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast of bagels, muffins, juice, and coffee. Your RSVP is requested by October 16. Costumes are highly encouraged!

Keeper Academy
2024-10-26 08:30 - 12:30
If you have ever dreamed of being an Animal Keeper this is the workshop for you! In this 4-hour crash course, participants will experience a day in the life of an Animal Keeper. Spend a morning with us cleaning, prepping food, and making behavioral observations as you learn what goes into keeping our zoo’s inhabitants healthy!

Ages 6 to 10 years oldMembers: $130Non-Members: $150

Registration Opens Sept 2.

Early Closure on Halloween
2024-10-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-31 15:00 - 17:00

First Friday Nights
2024-11-01 17:00 - 20:00
Come together as a family, visit early, and stay late!

Swing into the weekend with music, food trucks, animals, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 pm until 8 pm, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.

Dance to some of your favorite pop and rock hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities.

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Weekend Workshop: Dino Digs
2024-11-02 13:00 - 15:00
Ever wanted to be a paleontologist? Embark on a prehistoric adventure where you’ll see real fossils, learn how they are formed, and experience the thrill of digging them up and preparing them for study. Through hands-on activities, you’ll discover the fascinating process of paleontology and uncover the secrets of ancient life.

Ages 5 to 10 years old

Non-Member $55 each workshop; Member $45 each workshop

Final Day: Fall Into Science
2024-11-03 10:00 - 17:00

Homeschool: Elemental Epiphany
2024-11-06 08:30 - 12:00 | CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401, United States
Wednesdays, 5-week session November 6–December 11, 2024(Skipping the week of November 27 for Thanksgiving)

Embark on a journey into the captivating world of chemical reactions with our program Elemental Epiphany! Uncover the mysteries of acids and bases, and witness the incredible transformations that occur when they collide. Through hands-on experiments, captivating demonstrations, and interactive discussions, participants will delve deep into the fascinating realm of chemical reactions. From experimenting with chemical compounds to observing the dynamic interplay of atoms and molecules, every moment promises excitement and discovery. Whether concocting vibrant mixtures or observing mesmerizing chemical changes, prepare for an adventure of scientific exploration where curiosity meets epiphany!

Ages 6 to 9 years oldMembers: $369Non-Members: $469

Open Veterans Day
2024-11-11 10:00 - 17:00

Reduced Public Hours
2024-11-13 09:00 - 16:00
CuriOdyssey will close at 4 PM for a private event.

Weekend Workshop: Egg Drop Design
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00
Get ready for an exciting engineering challenge where you’ll design and build a device to protect an egg from a high fall. Through creative problem-solving and hands-on construction, you’ll test your invention and learn about the principles of physics and impact resistance.

Ages 5-10 years old

Non-Member $55 each workshop; Member $45 each workshop

Robo Lab
2024-11-23 10:00 - 14:00
Do you have an interest in building and design then come check out our Robo Lab! Over four hours, participants will get to tour our exhibits workshop and see how the engineering process plays out. You will design your own circuits as an introduction to electricity, then you will build and test your own robot creations.

Ages 6 to 10Members: $130.00Non-Members: $150.00

Registration Opens Sept. 2
