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On Sunday, Dec. 10, CuriOdyssey will close at 1pm for Sensory Sunday.
Please check our upcoming special hours schedule before visiting.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Come visit us at CuriOdyssey's Museum & Zoo!

Hours

Open Tuesday–Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
Closed Mondays
The last entry is at 4:30 PM.

Ticket Prices

$25.95 Adults (18–61 years)
$21.95 Children (18 months–17 years)
$21.95 Students (with ID)
$21.95 Seniors (62+ years)
FREE Infants (0–17 months)
$6 Coyote Point Park vehicle entrance fee

Please note: Seasonal pricing is currently in effect.

Members always receive free admission. Learn more about membership or become a member today! Plus, admission fees can be applied towards membership only on the same day as your visit.

Discounts: If you qualify for discounted admission (Museums for All, ASTC or AZA reciprocal membership, teacher, military, etc.), discount tickets are available at the door on all open days from 10am until the last ticket sales at 4pm. Discount tickets are not sold in advance. If you have any questions about discount tickets please email [email protected]

Upcoming Special Hours

  • Sunday, December 10: EARLY CLOSURE at 1 PM for Sensory Sunday (Registration opens November 17)
  • Sunday, December 24: CLOSED

Holiday Hours

  • Presidents Day: 10 AM–5 PM
  • Labor Day: 10 AM–5 PM
  • Halloween: open until 3 PM
  • New Year's Eve: open until 3 PM

Closed For

  • Martin Luther King Jr Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Fourth of July
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day (formerly known as Columbus Day)
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  • New Year's Day

Location

1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401
How to get here

Parking & Vehicle Entrance Fee

The vehicle entrance fee for parking in Coyote Point Recreation Area is $6 per car. There is an electronic pay station that accepts credit cards and cash (does not give change). Members receive free entrance and parking while visiting CuriOdyssey when they present a current membership card and valid parking pass to the ranger at the gatehouse, and then display the parking pass on their dashboard. This member benefit is valid only during CuriOdyssey's open hours.

Please visit the County of San Mateo website for Vehicle Entry Waiver information.

Parking & Vehicle Entrance Fee

The vehicle entrance fee for parking in Coyote Point Recreation Area is $6 per car. There is an electronic pay station that accepts credit cards and cash (does not give change). Members receive free entrance and parking while visiting CuriOdyssey when they present a current membership card and valid parking pass to the ranger at the gatehouse, and then display the parking pass on their dashboard. This member benefit is valid only during CuriOdyssey's open hours.

Please visit the County of San Mateo website for Vehicle Entry Waiver information.

Group Transportation

Group transportation to CuriOdyssey is available through CharterUP, which provides services in and around San Francisco and San Jose.

* Disclaimer: CuriOdyssey is not affiliated with CharterUP and bears no responsibility for transportation to/from our campus. All transportation must be coordinated independently.

Accessibility

Check out our accessibility information.

Amenities

Some of our amenities have been modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including:

Restrooms: CuriOdyssey's indoor and outdoor restrooms are available for our visitors.

Water Fountains: Drinking fountains are closed. You may bring your water bottle and refill it in The CuriOdyssey Shop.

Animal Policy

Check out our animal policy information.

Discounts

If you qualify for discounted admission (Museums for All, ASTC , ROAM or AZA reciprocal membership, teacher, military, etc.), discount tickets are available at the door on all open days from 10am until the last ticket sales at 4pm. Discount tickets are not sold in advance. If you have any questions about discount tickets please email [email protected]

For inquiries about group sales, please use the Group Sales Inquiry Form.

Teachers: Teachers are always free with a valid Teacher ID.

Military Discount: 50% off regular admission to military families (with ID).

Museums For All: Free admission for qualifying families. Examples of qualifying programs include EBT, SNAP, WIC and more.

Reciprocal Admission Program: CuriOdyssey participates in the reciprocal programs of ASTC, AZA, and ROAM. Please view our reciprocity for full details. If you have a current membership at a reciprocal institution, please call ahead to confirm reciprocity. Member card and photo I.D. required.

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LOCATION

1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Ohlone Land Acknowledgement

650-342-7755
[email protected]

CuriOdyssey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Tax ID 94-1262434

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The gold standard for animal care and welfare.
ASTC Member. Association of Science and Technology Centers.
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