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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Park Lane Suites and Inn

809 SW King Avenue Portland OR

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2.03 km from Oregon Zoo

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Hotel deLuxe

729 SW 15th Ave Portland OR

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2.4 km from Oregon Zoo

CA $78

CA $136 total

Feb 26 - Feb 27

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The Paramount Hotel

808 SW Taylor St Portland OR

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2.69 km from Oregon Zoo

CA $129

CA $150 total

Feb 24 - Feb 25

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Heathman Hotel

1001 SW Broadway Portland OR

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2.7 km from Oregon Zoo

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Mark Spencer Hotel

409 Sw 11th Ave Portland OR

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2.83 km from Oregon Zoo

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The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

545 SW Taylor St Portland OR

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2.86 km from Oregon Zoo

CA $190

CA $221 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

1355 SW 2nd Ave. Portland OR

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2.87 km from Oregon Zoo

CA $152

CA $176 total

Feb 26 - Feb 27

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The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

525 SW Morrison Street Portland OR

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2.95 km from Oregon Zoo

CA $242

CA $324 total

Feb 27 - Feb 28

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Hotel Lucia

400 SW Broadway Portland OR

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3.03 km from Oregon Zoo

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Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

165 NW Park Ave Portland OR

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3.12 km from Oregon Zoo

CA $150

CA $174 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

550 SW Oak Street Portland OR

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3.14 km from Oregon Zoo

CA $121

CA $142 total

Feb 26 - Feb 27

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

319 SW Pine St Portland OR

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3.37 km from Oregon Zoo

CA $167

CA $198 total

Feb 25 - Feb 26

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Accommodation	2,461 hotels
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Highest Price	CA $324
Popular hotels	Park Lane Suites and Inn, The Paramount Hotel, Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District, Mark Spencer Hotel, Hotel deLuxe, The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel, Heathman Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center, The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland, Hotel Lucia

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Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

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"Location was a huge plus for me. Ten minute walk from the train station. A couple blocks from Powell Books and various independent stores. Quiet, clean room. Friendly staff."

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