Where Has My Water Been? The Age of Water
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Where Has My Water Been? The Age of Water
Did you know the vast majority of every water molecule on planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old? Only a tiny percent of the 3,000,000,000,000,000,000,000* pounds of water on Earth is drinkable however, because most of it is salty, locked up in ice, or underground. (*For you math types, that’s three sextillion pounds of water.)  See related CuriOdyssey video…
Read MoreExperienced Homeschool Resources for Parents
Resources for parents, recommended by the panelists from live event, ‘Getting Schooled: Experienced Homeschool Parents Share Their Wisdom’. Hosted by CuriOdyssey, April 7 and April 9, 2020. See a recording of the panel online here. Like these resources? Donate now to support more content and quality animal care. Check here to see when our next live…
Read MoreWhy Native Plants Are So Important
If native soil and microbes are the foundation for a healthy productive habitat, then native plants are the backbone! Native plants evolve adaptations to survive predation and climate in an area over hundreds of thousands of years. Native habitats also provide ecosystem services for humans such as erosion, flood and fire control, water storage, micro-climate regulation and nutrient cycling. If you have the space and resources to plant a native…
Read More5th Annual City Nature Challenge
Nature lovers, here’s a great way to celebrate the spirit of Earth Day and help scientists with a fun, family activity to be done while adhering to public health recommendations. During April 24 through 27, you can take photos and upload them into the iNaturalist mobile phone app. Then April 28 through May 3, you…
Read More10 Best Online Education Opportunities from Museums and Science Centers
After homework is finished for the kids (or maybe you need some science education thrown in), where can you go for information that is both entertaining and has educational value? Check out CuriOdyssey’s at home science and then head over to these 10 museums and science centers that offer online education activities. You have a great opportunity to…
Read More7 Ways To Support Wildlife Conservation
We make choices every day that can have a positive impact on the natural world. Here are 7 choices you can make to help wildlife, today!
Read More#IAMTHEZOOTODAY Social Campaign
Bring the zoo to you, and share your zoo too! Join our community connection campaign using ‘#IAMTHEZOOTODAY’! (‘#iamthezootoday’ works too!) The idea is to go on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or your social media platform of choice and post pictures of your animals at home and animals you safely encounter in the wild from your yard,…
Read MoreAlaska Airlines and CuriOdyssey Launch ‘Museums for All’ Program
The new initiative provides low income families equal access to the San Mateo Museum and Zoo. January 16th, 2020 – CuriOdyssey, San Mateo’s science playground and zoo, in partnership with Alaska Airlines, is pleased to announce the launch of its Museums for All (MFA) program beginning February 7. With the generous donation from Founding Sponsor Alaska Airlines,…
Read MoreOn Feb 7, 2020: Alaska Airlines and CuriOdyssey Launch ‘Museums for All’ Program
Join us to celebrate CuriOdyssey, in partnership with Alaska Airlines, announcing the launch of its Museums for All (MFA) program Friday, February 7, 2020! Learn more about this event here, including special animal presentations, paper airplane construction and guest robotics teams with their robots. Qualifying families, learn more about MFA program before your visit here. With the…
Read MoreEco-friendly Gift Wrap Solutions
Are you interested in a fun, artistic way to save money this holiday season? Try making your own holiday gift wrap! Â The ideas we like the best are ones that minimize cost, use what is already available in your house, and can be reused as much as possible. Here are some ideas for you to…
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