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Published by: Dr. Kate Sulzner If you visited CuriOdyssey recently, you may have noticed that our raptor and walk-through aviaries are temporarily closed to the public. Our animal care team took this measure as part of a larger plan to protect CuriOdyssey’s birds from an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that began spreading…
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Hello from the CuriOdyssey Gift Shop! This holiday season, please consider us for your local holiday shopping list needs! CuriOdyssey is a 501c3 non-profit organization, with all store purchases going to support/care for CuriOdyssey and the animals that call us home. 🐾
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Through our AZA networks, CuriOdyssey partnered with the Smithsonian Zoo to acquire 3 new European ferrets. Not only will these new ambassadors connect our audiences to wildlife and animal science, but also to an exciting conservation science story! These European ferrets participated as sibling surrogates in a collaborative effort between the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Smithsonian National Zoo…
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Tonaka invited me to share some of my favorite memories after nearly 3 years as an Aviary Aide. I will begin with one of my most inspiring moments. During the early months of the Avian Flu epidemic, the Aviary was closed to protect our birds from any possible outside contaminant. I moved to the hallway…
Read MoreAt CuriOdyssey, we believe that the future of science starts with today’s curious minds. The STEMCorps program is all about harnessing that curiosity and igniting a love of science by connecting passionate mentors with youth from underrepresented communities. By bringing together educators, caregivers, and community partners, STEMCorps aims to break down barriers, empowering young people…
Read MoreAt CuriOdyssey, our mission is to inspire a love for science and curiosity about the world. But did you know we also cultivate the next generation of leaders? This month, we proudly celebrate the contributions of our teen volunteers and interns. Our team includes Leaders in Training (LITs), Leadership Development Program (LDP) participants, Aviary Aides, Watchers, Docents/TWIGs, and special event partners from the National Charity League (NCL) and Young Men’s Service League (YMSL).
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Predators, like Dylan the gray fox, are an example of natural pest control. They rely on healthy rodents to thrive, and in turn help keep the rat, mouse, and gopher populations under control.
Read MoreBy Ava Litz and Ben Salama, 2024 JCFS interns Carmen Sepetka did not always want to be a conservationist. When Carmen was growing up, she had aspirations of being a trapeze gymnast; however, after graduating from college, she studied psychology research and had an opportunity to work alongside animals, which swiftly revealed her passion. In…
Read MoreThis summer, CuriOdyssey welcomed two local high school students to collect and organize camp CuriOdyssey observation data, collaborate with the wildlife team to lead otter talks, and create content for the blog. Read on to learn more about Ava Litz and Ben Salama! Ava grew up going to CuriOdyssey and has now come back as…
Read MoreIn July 2023, CuriOdyssey expanded its Museums for All program, dropping the $1 ticket fee and the $35 annual membership fee as well as increasing the ways that families could qualify for enrollment. This expansion has allowed CuriOdyssey to welcome even more families that could not otherwise access all that it has to offer. This…
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