Join Friends of California Condors Wild and Free for a captivating free lecture exploring the
remarkable journey of the critically endangered California Condor! Discover the origins of the groundbreaking captive breeding program. Get an insider’s look on lessons learned from 35 years of breeding captive California condors. We’ll also discuss the current status of wild condor populations and the profound impact of breeding and release efforts on their survival.

Our guest speaker, Mr. Mike Clark, is a retired LA Zoo Keeper. He will speak to the public in the Topping Room at the Ventura Public Library located at 651 E. Main St. from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday, July
27, 2025.

The California condor was listed as an endangered species in 1967. In 1987 California
Condors were on the verge of extinction with only 27 alive, as the last free flying condor, AC9,
was taken from the wild. In 1992, the USFWS began reintroducing captive-bred condors to the
wild to reestablish the population. Today, there are over 560 birds with over half of them flying
free in the wild in various populations including California, Arizona, and Baja Mexico. The
California Condor is a resident of the local area and can be found in the mountains behind
Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru, and Santa Barbara.

Come learn about the endangered California Condor, North America’s largest land bird. Learn how
you can help the California Condor recovery effort. Become a volunteer! Be informed!

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