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.

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Park Lane Suites and Inn

809 SW King Avenue Portland OR

$95 nightly

$110 total

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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.

The Paramount Hotel

808 SW Taylor St Portland OR

$95 nightly

$110 total

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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.

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

165 NW Park Ave Portland OR

$110 nightly

$127 total

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1.93 mi from Oregon Zoo

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Mark Spencer Hotel

409 Sw 11th Ave Portland OR

$93 nightly

$107 total

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1.76 mi from Oregon Zoo

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Hotel deLuxe

729 SW 15th Ave Portland OR

$101 nightly

$118 total

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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.

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

545 SW Taylor St Portland OR

$139 nightly

$161 total

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1.78 mi from Oregon Zoo

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Heathman Hotel

1001 SW Broadway Portland OR

$128 nightly

$149 total

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1.67 mi from Oregon Zoo

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550 SW Oak Street Portland OR

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1.95 mi from Oregon Zoo

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The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

1355 SW 2nd Ave. Portland OR

$111 nightly

$129 total

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1.78 mi from Oregon Zoo

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

319 SW Pine St Portland OR

$129 nightly

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2.09 mi from Oregon Zoo

With a stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Portland, within a 10-minute walk of Lan Su Chinese Garden and Pioneer Courthouse Square.

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

525 SW Morrison Street Portland OR

$203 nightly

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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.

Hotel Lucia

400 SW Broadway Portland OR

$117 nightly

$136 total

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1.88 mi from Oregon Zoo

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