Aviary Update
Animals
Aviary Update
Visitors may have noticed that CuriOdyssey’s Walk-Through Aviary has been closed at various times for the past month. This is because our cattle egrets recently reached sexually maturity and have been displaying behaviors that indicate territoriality. Because of this, the aviary must be staffed when open; otherwise, it is closed for safety purposes. Above: A…
Read MoreHave 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 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 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 MoreBehind Every Animal Keeper is a Veterinarian
Providing quality care for animals doesn’t just mean giving them shelter, food and water; animals also need to be seen by a doctor on a regular basis to ensure they are healthy. A doctor that specializes in animal health is called a veterinarian. CuriOdyssey currently works with two veterinarians that visit the facility every month…
Read MoreAmazing Invertebrates
Did you know that the majority of all known species on Earth are invertebrates? Invertebrates are mainly defined as animals that do not develop a vertebral column, commonly referred to as a backbone. Insects are the largest contributors to this group of animals; however, creatures such as sponges, worms, corals, crustaceans and mollusks are invertebrates…
Read MoreA Closer Look at Enrichment: Sight
An animal’s sense of sight can be very important when it comes to survival, but it can also play an important role when it comes to the quality of its life. For most animals, sight is a valuable tool to help them to find food, locate shelter and communicate with other animals. Sight also allows…
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