The Giant Bird That Got Lost in Time
The California condor is the biggest flying bird in North America, a title that it has held since the Late Pleistocene Epoch. It’s just one example of an organism that we share the planet with today that seems lost in time, out of place in our world.
California condors
Part I: Here They Soared
The history, decline, and recovery of the California Condor in North America.Part II: The Recovery Begins
A look at the current efforts being undertaken by the Oregon Zoo—in conjunction with Zoo Partners—in the ongoing efforts at Condor recovery.Part III: The Road Ahead
A look at the ongoing challenges facing condors in the wild…and the steps that everyone can take to minimize the risks to wild condors.
A Condor Chick Grows Up
Before this condor chick could fly free, she’d need to grow up strong and smart enough to have a chance at surviving the wild.