Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education

1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, California
(650) 342-7755

Statement of Purpose

To present information about the environment of the Bay Area; to build awareness of the impact on the environment that results from human impact.

Main Attraction(s): Live animals in naturalistic settings right on the San Francisco Bay. Changing exhibits, hands-on, kid-friendly.

Permanent Exhibits: Over 50 live animals native to the Bay Area, beautiful environmental hall with interactive exhibits and native plant gardens.

1999 Calendar of Events:

Earth Day Celebration 4/99
Get to the Point Walk/Run & Family Fun Festival - 9/99

Staff

Patricia Wilson, Director & External Affairs

Elaine Kauffman, Director of Public Programs
Dana Knepper, Wildlife Curator

Highlights, Exhibits & Events

Environmental Hall
Permanent exhibit which uses games, computers displays, exhibits text to show relationship of humans, plants and animals on earth.
Wildlife Habitats
Permanent exhibit of live animals and plants native to Bay Area animals in natural habitats teaches importance of habitat preservation.
Humming Bird and Butterfly and Early use Plant Gardens
Permanent gardens feature plants native to California and wildflowers.

Images

Grasslands Ecological Zone
Permanent exhibit in Environmental Hall.

Gray Foxes
Permanent gray foxes in wildlife habitats.

Ringtail Live Animals Exhibit
Permanent exhibit in wildlife habitats.

Garden
View of garden at Coyote Point Museum.

Directions: Right of Highway 101 in San Mateo! Going north, take Dore Avenue exit. Going south, take Peninsula Ave exit. Follow signs into Coyote Point Re

Hours:

Tu - Sa 10-5
Su 12-5
Call for Monday and holiday openings

Admission: $3 ($1 students, $2 seniors)

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