What’s Going On With Curiodyssey’s Birds?
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What’s Going On With Curiodyssey’s Birds?
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…
Read MoreA Brighter Future for Black-Footed Ferrets
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…
Read MoreConservation Conversations: The Beauty of Natural Pest Control
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 MoreA Call to Action: Protecting Local Raptors
On May 23, the California Assembly passed the Poison-Free Wildlife Act (AB 2552). Now awaiting Senate approval, the bill adds further restrictions on the use of deadly anticoagulant rodenticides that continue to poison wildlife such as owls, hawks, eagles, and other species.
Read MoreThe Training Game: Dispatches from Ariana, our 2022-23 Wildlife Apprentice
Every year, we welcome a new Wildlife Apprentice at CuriOdyssey to train alongside our Keepers and Wildlife Team. The Wildlife Apprenticeship ends with a final project. Former projects have included papers, presentations, and even a surprise dance routine at an all staff meeting. Our most recent Apprentice, Ariana, has just finished her year with us, and wrote…
Read MoreLook Who’s Newt to the Wildlife Team
In May, we welcomed three new California newts to CuriOdyssey! Their names are Fern, Moss, and Mallow, and they are each approximately 6 years old.
Read MoreAviaries are Open! CuriOdyssey’s Birds Receive a Clean Bill of Health
Starting in June, CuriOdyssey visitors will once again be able to visit the birds in our raptor and walkthrough aviaries, previously closed since July 2022 due to concerns surrounding the global outbreak of avian influenza that emerged in late 2021. ⚠️Unfortunately, CuriOdyssey visitors who care for, or work with, backyard chickens, turkeys, ducks, or geese…
Read MoreABC7 Highlights Animal Care During Closure
On April 18, ABC7’s Tim Johns paid CuriOdyssey a visit to learn about how the power outage has impacted our animals (and the staff who care for them).
Read MoreStorm Update from CuriOdyssey’s Executive Director
Executive director Aragon Burlingham provides a behind-the-scenes look at the storm damage to CuriOdyssey.
Read MoreCuriOdyssey’s Animals Get Vaccinated for COVID – 19
By: Dr. Kate Sulzner CuriOdyssey is pleased to announce that several of our resident animals now have an added layer of protection against COVID-19. On May 5th, 2022, CuriOdyssey’s bobcats, grey fox, ferrets, and river otter all received their first in a series of two COVID-19 boosters. Our veterinary team focused on vaccinating these four…
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