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CuriOdyssey was thrilled to have hosted Dr. Stephanie A. Dole, entomologist, educator and Beetlelady, during CuriOdyssey’s “Bugs Day” back in 2017. Stephanie has been educating the public about insects since 1997, with extensive experience as a scientist, educator and researcher. She shared her amazing collection of live bugs and specimens, including stories of their evolution,…
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If you don’t know by now, pumpkin days are in full swing here at CuriOdyssey. Recently, reporter Ama Daetz from ABC7 News took some time to chat with our Director of Exhibits, Eric Maschwitz, to learn more about the science behind pumpkin days and how each of the carefully crafted exhibit areas relate to CuriOdyssey’s…
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CuriOdyssey is First Museum to Build Magical Bridge Playground Project Led by Two Mothers Dedicated to Inclusivity for their Children San Mateo, CA (October 13, 2021)—CuriOdyssey is excited to announce the completion of the first phase of its campus project with the opening of Whooosh!, an inclusive, physics-in-action playground made possible thanks to the efforts…
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This year’s Pumpkin Days event has already helped kick off the fall season. Starting with our First Friday night which occurred on October 1st, you will be able to enjoy all the different whimsical elements that make Pumpkin Days a fun way for kids to learn and interact with Halloween-related science. Not only do we…
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According to Bay Area Parent, the Best of the Best reader survey is an annual publication that has become an important tool each year for bay area families. Readers can use the Best of the Best publication as a good source when searching for the best family resources in their communities, including CuriOdyssey! Each year,…
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CuriOdyssey, a children’s science playground and wildlife center, is pleased to announce that Julie Saltzman Kellner and Maureen Garrett have joined the organization as Director of Finance and Operations and Development Director, respectively. Kellner joins CuriOdyssey after serving as Managing Director of Berkeley’s award-winning Aurora Theatre Company for eleven years. Before her arrival in the…
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Thanks to the almost 300 attendees who showed up last Saturday night for the first installment of Coyote Point Recreation Area’s Summer Movie Nights for a fun time out in the park. It was great to see so many familiar faces in our own backyard. CuriOdyssey was out in full force exhibiting our fog bubble…
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Where is Frankie, you ask? Well, he has been recovering from an injury he sustained in the early morning hours on June 30th. During the morning keeper rounds, they noticed that Frankie did not want to come in for breakfast. Frankie loves food more than anything, even more than his friend Caro, so they knew that something must be…
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National Zookeeper Week (NZKW), July 18-24, focuses on the need to protect and preserve our wildlife and vanishing habitats via conservation while celebrating the animal keeper’s essential role as both educator and wildlife ambassador. During the third week of July each year, we recognize and highlight how great animal care and conservation efforts require great…
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On Thursday, February 25, 2021, CuriOdyssey hosted its first ever virtual gala, “Full STEAM Ahead!” This event was made possible by Gala Co-Chairs, Julie Lee and Kelly Markson, our board of directors, and all of our generous gala sponsors. You can watch a recording of the virtual gala here. Thanks to the 280 friends who…
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