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The Science of Nature - Interactive Exhibition

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

February 28, 2012 - Ongoing

Why does fog fall? What is water current and what does it look like? Find out at this interactive exhibition. Touch, swirl, twist, magnetize and crank eight new interactive exhibits to learn how nature’s many complex systems work together to create our environment.

Tinkering - Interactive Exhibition

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

March 5, 2012 - Ongoing

How will we meet the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow? Every invention, from a sewing needle to a solar cell, came to be as the result of tinkering and experimentation. This exhibit captures the beauty and intrigue of mechanical processes and highlight the importance of tinkering in the process of innovation.

Backyard Science - Interactive Exhibition

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

March 6, 2012 - Ongoing

Where do you go to experiment with science? Does it only take place in a classroom or lab? In reality, science is all around us – even in our own backyards! CuriOdyssey’s newest exhibit, Backyard Science, removes science from the lab and gives it a home in the CuriOdyssey’s gardens. Experiment with ambient sound tubes, listen...

Wildlife Shows and Demonstrations at CuriOdyssey

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

April 3, 2012 - Ongoing

There are a number of shows and demonstrations to enjoy during your visit to CuriOdyseey in San Mateo. All of them are free with admission.

Animals in Action (Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00am) - This is an exciting opportunity to witness our animals engaging in all kinds of activities! See the Wildlife Keepers doing...

Earthquake Engineering - Weekend Workshop

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

May 12, 2012

San Andreas, Hayward, and Loma Prieta are not just names of towns, but earthquake faults which continue to shake the Bay Area today. This workshop will explore how and why the earth shakes, what engineers do to build earthquake resistant structures, and other earthquake related phenomena such as liquefaction, tsunamis, and landslides. Come...

Bobcat Day - Celebrate A Bobcat's Birthday

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

May 6, 2012

What's furry, spotted, and has a short tail? CuriOdyssey's two bobcats, Frankie and Caro! Help celebrate Frankie's birthday. Make a card for Frankie at the card-making station--and don't forget to make Caro an "un-birthday" card! Create animal enrichment, watch a bobcat feeding at 1pm, and receive a bobcat-themed giveaway.

Earth Day at CuriOdyssey - Special Family Event

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

April 22, 2012

Take part in citizen science, do animal ethograms, meet roving Animal Ambassadors, and more! Help with a beach clean up and other restoration projects. Purchase tasty treats from Nick's Wheely Good Breakfast (and lunch) and Kara's Cupcakes.

Tool Time - Weekend Workshop

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

April 14, 2012

Do you have old appliances lying around the house? Bring them to CuriOdyssey's Tool Time workshop and learn how to use common tools such as a hand saw, screw driver, and drill to deconstruct, repurpose, and reconstruct a creation of your own using the internal components of your old appliance. Dig up that broken VCR and discover with your child...

CuriOdyssey Chemistry - Weekend Workshop

Presented by CuriOdyssey at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point

March 17, 2012

What happens when you mix baking soda and vinegar? How do you make disappearing ink? Join CuriOdyssey for this reactive workshop where you will look at acids and bases, surprising solutions, and interesting indicators. Make ink that will disappear, mix acids and bases, and experience first hand the science that binds everyone. Aspiring chemists...