Scenes from Bots & Bugs 2018
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Scenes from Bots & Bugs 2018
Welcome to a photo recap of our exciting Bots & Bugs event that took place Fri, April 6 – Sun, April 8, 2018. We hope your family will join us at our next event (click here to explore)! Special thanks to our guests Beetlelady, FIRST California, Pepper, Starship, iD Tech, Museum of Craft and Design, Giant Cardboard…
Read MoreThings to Do with Kids in the Bay Area This Weekend
Things to do with kids in the Bay Area, weekend exclusives for Friday, 04/13/2018 – Sunday, 4/15/2018. As always, CuriOdyssey events can be found on our calendar here. Every weekend we have 2 bonus animal presentations, we hope you’ll join in the fun. Plan your visit here. Friday: Toddler Ramble: Spring Fever! (Hayward, CA) When: Friday, April 13, 2018.…
Read MoreEntomophagy: About Eating Bugs
Sharing something new, just in time for our Bots & Bugs event, April 7 & 8, 2018! What is entomophagy? What does entomophagy mean? The word is composed of two Greek roots words, so if you understand those roots it will help with figuring out the definition.  ‘Entomo’= bug (like in the word ‘entomology’, or the…
Read MoreCalifornia Bots & Bugs
An quick introduction to California’s interesting insects and innovative robots. Engage in person, join in the fun at our special event Bots & Bugs happening April 6-8, 2018. #BotsAndBugs Bots of California What counts as a robot? A robot by definition is a computer programmed machine capable of automatic actions. Though their appearance in pop…
Read MoreGuinea Pigs
Their teeth are always growing, and they’re a relative of the capybara…. this blog is all about Guinea pigs, and why they make great Animal Ambassadors! Highlight: meet a Guinea pig at our March 2, 2018 First Friday Family Night from 5-8pm. What is a Guinea pig? The Guinea pig, Cavia porcellus (a.k.a. ‘cavies’), is actually a small rodent…
Read MoreRaptor Science Resources
We’re welcoming our Spring 2018 event SWOOP – Drones & Raptors (2/9, 2/10-11 & 2/17-19) with this blog about all things raptor. View our sibling blog post about all things drones here. What makes a bird a raptor (also known as a bird of prey)? This guide from the Bureau of Land Management is a great reference. In…
Read MoreDrone Science Resources
We’re welcoming our Spring 2018 event SWOOP – Drones & Raptors (2/9, 2/10-11 & 2/17-19) with this blog about all things drones. View our sibling blog post about all things raptors here. What is a drone? In simple terms: it’s a flying robot! Today, drones are by definition a pilotless, remote-controlled aircraft. Back in the day, experts would have…
Read MoreSWOOP! Drone Racing and Raptors in Flight
This February see raptors soar on command as professional drone racers speed through an indoor course. Experience SWOOP! Drone Racing and Raptors at CuriOdyssey. Opening Night: February 9, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. SWOOP! runs on two weekends: February 10 – 11 and February 17 – 19. View a daily schedule, drone video preview and more here. DRONES racing.…
Read MoreCamp CuriOdyssey: A Serious Science Playground
Take a peek into our play with serious science that goes into our curriculum. Explore scenes from camps, classes and workshops past. A child you know can join in today! View all science camp, classes and workshop offerings here. They’ll think. They’re playing. #SciencePwr Video: CuriOdyssey Science Educator Bryan Tests Sodium Acetate Experiment Video: Sodium Acetate Experiment…
Read More2017 Toys For Tots and Food Drive
CuriOdyssey is now hosting two donation bins for food and toy donations. Thank you to our Wildlife Supervisor Jen G. for helping us make this happen every year! Here are some tips and tricks for a successful donation: Food Drive (Second Harvest Food Bank) (Multiple pick-ups now through 1/11/2018) “What are your most-needed food items?” Meals in…
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