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Preparing for release to the wild on Saturday, October 25th. Koloa (1312) is one of seven new young condors, all approximately 1.5 years old, that arrived at the San Simeon Release Pen September 15. These magnificent birds were transferred from the LA Zoo and have settled into their new temporary home as some of the wild condors are popping by with curiosity and a warm welcome. The new group includes females: 'Alalā (1265), Nēnē (1289), Mōlī (1300), Bernie (1302), Palila (1307), Koloa (1312), and male, Huckleberry (1290).
Koloa (koh-LOH-ah), named after the Hawaiian duck, earned her name because she’s calm and self-assured — much like a duck peacefully floating through its habitat. She often naps on her perch, keeping to herself and maintaining a relaxed demeanor, yet she’s quietly dominant and always manages to get what she wants. Adorable and composed, Koloa (1312) truly lives up to her name.
Family Fact: At the LA Zoo, Koloa (1312), hatched 6/3/24, and Nēnē (1289), hatched 4/25/24, are full siblings 6-weeks apart and Huckleberry (1290) hatched 4/29/24 and 'Alalā 1265, hatched 4/1/24 are full siblings, exactly one-month apart. We love to see that double clutching technique!
Koloa (koh-LOH-ah), named after the Hawaiian duck, earned her name because she’s calm and self-assured — much like a duck peacefully floating through its habitat. She often naps on her perch, keeping to herself and maintaining a relaxed demeanor, yet she’s quietly dominant and always manages to get what she wants. Adorable and composed, Koloa (1312) truly lives up to her name.
Family Fact: At the LA Zoo, Koloa (1312), hatched 6/3/24, and Nēnē (1289), hatched 4/25/24, are full siblings 6-weeks apart and Huckleberry (1290) hatched 4/29/24 and 'Alalā 1265, hatched 4/1/24 are full siblings, exactly one-month apart. We love to see that double clutching technique!
