Saving the California Condor: The Importance of Zoos in Conservation of Endangered Species
Tuesday, October 19 2021
MUST REGISTER HERE: To register, send an email request to: OrleansAudubon@aol.com with “Condors” as the subject line and include your full name in the body of the email message.
Saving the California Condor: The Importance of Zoos in Conservation of Endangered Species
Presented by Mike Houlihan, Assistant Curator of Birds, Audubon Zoo
Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 PM
Mike Houlihan assisted with the reintroduction of California Condors. He will discuss how zoos have played an active role in the reintroduction of California Condors and tell us about his experiences working with fish and wildlife in the field. In the case of the condor, zoos became a life preserver for the species in the wild. Mike will discuss the struggles still facing condors and the importance of zoos in wildlife conservation of endangered animals.
Free. Participants must register in advance. To register, send an email request to: OrleansAudubon@aol.com with “Condors” as the subject line and include your full name in the body of the email message. If participating by phone, also include your phone number. Please register as soon as possible and at least two hours prior to the start of the meeting.
Contact the event organizers: Volunteer & Continuing Education Committee