Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Returning Andean Condors to the Wild

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

1. Returning Andean Condors to the Wild Marker

Inscription.
Since 1989, the Cincinnati Zoo has partnered with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums' Andean Condor Species Survival Plan (SSP) to bolster endangered Andean condor populations in South America through captive breeding and reintroduction. To date, more than 80 Andean condors have been released through this program.

In addition to producing chicks, the Zoo's off-site facility served as a staging area for young condors hatched at North American zoos and breeding pairs prior to their transfer to and release in their native country of Columbia.

Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 39° 8.626′ N, 84° 30.56′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Avondale. Marker can be reached from Vine Street, 0.1 miles north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3438 Vine St, Cincinnati OH 45220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Breeding Steller's Sea Eagles at the Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reptile House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Sol A. Stephan (within shouting distance of this marker); Saving Our National Symbol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Koi (about 500 feet away); Passenger Pigeon and Carolina Paraquet Memorial (about 600 feet away); Mexican Wolf (about 800 feet away); Healthy Oceans = Healthy Penguins & People (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

2. Returning Andean Condors to the Wild Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.