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Have you enriched today?
Enrichment is a word with which we’re probably all familiar. Simply put, it’s adding a little spice to your day, task, or object. Little did I know that three months into my internship as an animal care intern at CuriOdyssey, I would be living and breathing ways to add “a little spice” to all the…
Read MoreOverlapping Wildlife at CuriOdyssey
Although CuriOdyssey is home to many exhibit and education animals, did you know that our animal keepers encounter interesting wildlife outside of our collection everyday? One of the benefits to having CuriOdyssey in a park is getting to observe the naturally occurring wildlife all around us. Some of the most common wild animals that you…
Read MoreWon’t you join us? Earth Day Celebration 2013
CuriOdyssey’s Earth Day celebration is something that staff and volunteers look forward to each year. It’s a set-aside day that we pay homage to this amazing planet. It’s also a great time to investigate the science behind what makes this world such an incredible place. This is the sixth year we’ve held our Earth Day…
Read MoreYear of the Sssnake!
According to Chinese Zodiac, February 10th marks the year of the snake for 2013. Snakes are often misunderstood by people, but CuriOdyssey aims to educate visitors about why snakes should be respected- not feared. Snakes are very adaptable and are found on every continent except Antarctica. Although they do not have limbs, many are excellent…
Read MoreAnimal Keepers Want to Know – What’s that Animal Saying?
CuriOdyssey’s animal keepers may not always know what our animals are thinking, but observing body language can help a keeper figure out what an animal is trying to “say” to better serve their needs. Body language is communicated through nonverbal cues such as an animal’s stance and gestures toward another animal. Animals use body language…
Read MoreRe-purposed: Cereal Boxes for Gift-giving
If you’re like most people, you probably eat your way through cereal, cookies, crackers, and myriad other things that are sold in cardboard boxes. While these cardboard containers are easily recycled, we recently wondered if there was a way to get just one more use out of this ubiquitous item before it landed in a…
Read MoreDown By The Bay
This winter, CuriOdyssey is featuring a new artist on its gallery walls. Down By The Bay is a series of photographs taken at or within a few hundred yards of the San Francisco Bay. This small band of space at the water’s edge is removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet it…
Read MoreAnimal X-Rays
In the spirit of Halloween, our animal keepers are sharing some interesting, eerie x-rays of animals they have cared for over the years. By observing bone structure and the shape of their teeth, see if you can guess what animal each x-ray is from! Here are some tips to guide you: 1. Animals with sharp…
Read MoreAnimal Stories: Our Coyote, River Otter and Raven
All of CuriOdyssey’s animals have a unique story. What they have in common is due to their circumstances; our animals have been deemed non-releasable because they would not likely survive in the wild. A number of CuriOdyssey’s animal residents were former pets, which include Sierra the coyote (Canis latrans), Gunner the North American river otter…
Read MoreAutumn in the Bay Area
The Autumn season is just around the corner! Autumn in the San Francisco Bay Area is a fascinating time in our natural world. Unlike other places in the U.S., autumn tends to be the warmest time of year – particularly in San Francisco and along the coast in Half Moon Bay and Pescadero. But what’s…
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