A New Chapter in California Condor Conservation
Your purchase directly supports California Condor conservation.
When you shop from our Endangered Species Collection, 10% of your purchase is donated to nonprofit organizations focused on protecting vulnerable wildlife.
Beginning July 1st, 2025, a third of that support will go to Ventana Wildlife Society, a leading force in California Condor conservation. Thanks to your purchases, you're contributing to real, on-the-ground recovery efforts—helping to restore habitats, reduce threats, and strengthen one of the most endangered bird populations in North America.
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A Wildlife Nonprofit Partner With Real Impact
In 1987, there were only 22 California Condors left in existence. Today, thanks to decades of coordinated endangered species recovery efforts—including reintroductions led by Ventana Wildlife Society—the wild condor population in central California has grown to over 100.
Ventana Wildlife Society’s work includes:
Releasing captive-bred birds into protected wild habitats
Reducing lead poisoning through hunter education
Vaccinating the flock against disease
Monitoring and tracking the population to guide recovery strategies
Condor Chicks Signal Progress in 2024
In 2024, their team celebrated a record-breaking nine wild chicks successfully raised in the wild—proof that these efforts are making a measurable difference.
Watch one of these chicks thrive in the wild:
Condor Credentials
Wingspan: Up to 10 feet
Lifespan: Up to 60 years in the wild
They’re one of the world’s rarest bird species
Every bird in today’s population is descended from the 22 condors rescued in 1987
Why Saving the California Condor Matters
🦅 They’re critically endangered – At one point, only 22 condors remained in the world.
🌎 They play a key role in the ecosystem – As scavengers, condors help clean up the environment and prevent the spread of disease.
🧬 They’re a conservation success story in progress – Every condor alive today is part of a carefully managed effort to bring the species back.
🏔️ They’re native to California – These birds once soared across the western U.S. and are an iconic part of the region’s natural heritage.
🧑🔬 Their survival depends on us – Without continued intervention, threats like lead poisoning and habitat loss could erase decades of progress.
Explore Condor Canyon
Want to see what condor conservation looks like up close?
Ventana Wildlife Society doesn’t just talk about saving the California Condor—they document the process from the field. Through Condor Canyon, their original film, you’ll get a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to protect one of the world’s rarest birds.
Watch the trailer and step inside the world of California Condor conservation.
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Your Role in California Condor Conservation
This partnership launches July 1st, 2025, and we’re proud to support this essential conservation work. When you shop the Endangered Species Collection, you’re helping ensure the condors continue to soar.
California Condor Conservation: Your Questions Answered
What is Ventana Wildlife Society?
Ventana Wildlife Society is a nonprofit based in central California dedicated to wildlife restoration and conservation. They’ve been leading efforts to reintroduce and protect the critically endangered California Condor since 1997.
How does my purchase support California Condor conservation?
When you buy from our Endangered Species Collection , 10% of your purchase goes directly to our nonprofit partners—Ventana Wildlife Society included. These funds help support habitat restoration, disease prevention, and condor monitoring in the wild.
When does the partnership with Ventana Wildlife Society begin?
Our official partnership kicks off on July 1st, 2025 . From that date forward, purchases from the Endangered Species Collection will help fund Ventana’s incredible work.
What is Condor Canyon?
Condor Canyon is an original video series by Ventana Wildlife Society that takes you behind the scenes of their fieldwork. It's a must-watch if you want a deeper understanding of what goes into saving one of the world’s rarest birds.
🎬 Watch the trailer here
Where can I learn more about the California Condor?
Check out Ventana Wildlife Society’s website for more details, or visit our blog post above for a quick overview, chick footage, and helpful links to dive deeper into this species' story.
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