The California Condor was a common sight along the Columbia River in Lewis and Clark's day. By the early 1980's, there were only twenty-two left on the face of the planet, all in California.

Today, thanks to a massive effort to re-populate the species via in-captivity pairing, there are some two-hundred members. But their recovery is far from assured.

The Oregon Zoo has undertaken its own recovery effort whose ultimate goal is the re-introduction of the species into the protected wilderness area around the Columbia River Gorge. In short, to bring them home.

For now, they live out their days in a vast, outdoor aviary designed specifically to mimic their habitat in the wild.

If you have never seen one up close before, I urge you to come take a look. They are larger than any flying bird you will ever see, unless you go to Peru. And though black and white practically from head to toe, their plumage shines and reflects the light like dark, polished metal.

If that doesn't suit your fancy, I will tell you that, as with all big birds, if you wait around long enough, they will do something so awe-inspiring that it will take your breath away, and something so goofy that you will laugh out loud.

Either way, you won't be bored for a second.

http://www.oregonzoo.org/discover/new-zoo/condors-columbia

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The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

545 SW Taylor St Portland OR

$146 nightly

$169 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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1.78 mi from Oregon Zoo

With a stay at The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Portland, steps from Pioneer Place and Pioneer Courthouse Square.

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The Paramount Hotel

808 SW Taylor St Portland OR

$99 nightly

$114 total

Feb 5 - Feb 6

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1.67 mi from Oregon Zoo

With a stay at The Paramount Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Portland, steps from Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and within a 5-minute walk of Portland Art Museum.

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Park Lane Suites and Inn

809 SW King Avenue Portland OR

$93 nightly

$108 total

Jan 27 - Jan 28

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1.26 mi from Oregon Zoo

With a stay at Park Lane Suites and Inn, you'll be centrally located in Portland, a 5-minute walk from Providence Park and a 3-minute drive from Portland State University.

Pet friendly

Parking included

Mark Spencer Hotel

409 Sw 11th Ave Portland OR

$93 nightly

$107 total

Jan 26 - Jan 27

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1.76 mi from Oregon Zoo

With a stay at Mark Spencer Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Portland, steps from Powell's City of Books and within a 5-minute walk of McMenamins Crystal Ballroom.

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Hotel deLuxe

729 SW 15th Ave Portland OR

$99 nightly

$114 total

Jan 22 - Jan 23

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1.49 mi from Oregon Zoo

Hotel deLuxe is centrally located in Portland, a 4-minute walk from Providence Park and 7 minutes by foot from Powell's City of Books.

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Exquisite Historic Suite Close to Downtown 14-21673

Portland OR

$145 nightly

$172 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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0.69 mi from Oregon Zoo

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Portland, a 4-minute drive from Portland State University and 9 minutes from Moda Center.

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Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

550 SW Oak Street Portland OR

$94 nightly

$109 total

Jan 27 - Jan 28

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1.95 mi from Oregon Zoo

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center is centrally located in Portland, a 4-minute walk from Pioneer Courthouse Square and 9 minutes by foot from Portland Saturday Market.

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Kimpton Riverplace Hotel by IHG

1510 S Harbor Way Portland OR

$203 nightly

$236 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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1.9 mi from Oregon Zoo

Kimpton Riverplace Hotel by IHG is centrally located in Portland, a 4-minute walk from Tom McCall Waterfront Park and 6 minutes by foot from Keller Auditorium.

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

525 SW Morrison Street Portland OR

$171 nightly

$200 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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1.83 mi from Oregon Zoo

In the heart of Portland, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland is within a 5-minute drive of Portland State University and Washington Park.

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

2080 SW River Drive Portland OR

$105 nightly

$122 total

Jan 27 - Jan 28

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1.91 mi from Oregon Zoo

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown is centrally located in Portland, a 5-minute walk from Oregon Health and Science University and 9 minutes by foot from Portland State University.

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AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR

888 Sw Third Ave Portland OR

$107 nightly

$124 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

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1.89 mi from Oregon Zoo

With a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR, you'll be centrally located in Portland, within a 5-minute drive of Moda Center and Portland State University.

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

1355 SW 2nd Ave. Portland OR

$142 nightly

$165 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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1.78 mi from Oregon Zoo

With a stay at The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton in Portland (Downtown Portland), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Portland State University and 15 minutes by foot from Oregon Health and Science University.

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