Thirty Years. One Species. One Mission.

TPF California Condor: Thirty Years in the Making

On December 12, 1996, six California Condors were released at Vermilion Cliffs, Arizona, establishing what would become the Arizona–Utah population and beginning a chapter that has not stopped since. This year, we mark 30 years of that commitment. Since that first release, The Peregrine Fund has released over 250 condors into the wild. Today, nearly 100 fly free across Arizona and Utah, each one a testament to what sustained science, dedicated fieldwork, and an unbroken relay of crew members across generations can achieve. Recovery is real—and it is within reach.

The Peregrine Fund and the Bureau of Land Management Vermilion Cliffs National Monument are hosting a celebration on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 26 by releasing young California Condors at 12pm MDT (11am MST, northern Arizona "condor time"). Join us for the annual event, which will be held in person at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and livestreamed via The Peregrine Fund’s YouTube channel.

Be Part of the Next Thirty Years

The California Condor's recovery is within reach—but it requires sustained investment to see it through. Donate below to support our ongoing work in Arizona and Utah.