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Andean Condor

29 destinations · 19 states

Native Range
Andes Mountains of South America

Andean condors can make a habitat feel surprisingly quiet when one is perched high above the ground. Their enormous wings are the first thing to notice, but watch closely and smaller details emerge. The white ruff around the neck contrasts with the dark body, while the bare head and neck can show subtle changes in color. At a zoo or wildlife destination, a condor may spend long periods resting before suddenly spreading its wings. That is when its enormous wingspan becomes clear. In the wild, Andean condors rely heavily on rising air currents, allowing them to soar for long distances with very little flapping. Their broad wings are built for this style of flight, and seeing one glide across a large enclosure gives a good sense of how efficiently it can use the air. Native to the Andes and nearby Pacific coastal regions of South America, these scavengers search large areas for carrion. A close look at the feet and hooked bill also reveals how well suited they are to their role in the ecosystem.

Andean Condor

Where to see Andean Condor

29 destinations across 19 states

29 destinations

ABQ BioPark Zoo

Albuquerque, NM

Akron Zoo

Akron, OH

Alexandria Zoological Park

Alexandria, LA

Bergen County Zoo

Paramus, NJ

Bramble Park Zoo

Watertown, SD

Brandywine Zoo

Wilmington, DE

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Baton Rouge, LA

Bronx Zoo

Bronx, NY

Brookfield Zoo

Riverside, IL

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Cape May Court House, NJ

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland, OH

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Bridgeport, CT

Dallas Zoo

Dallas, TX

Denver Zoo

Denver, CO

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

West Orange, NJ

Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth, TX

Franklin Park Zoo

Boston, MA

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Fresno, CA

Los Angeles Zoo

Los Angeles, CA

Minnesota Zoo

Apple Valley, MN

Montgomery Zoo

Montgomery, AL

National Aviary

Pittsburgh, PA

Oklahoma City Zoo

Oklahoma City, OK

San Diego Zoo

San Diego, CA

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Escondido, CA

San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco, CA

Wildlife World Zoo

Litchfield Park, AZ

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