VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETY
  • WHO WE ARE
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    • Bald Eagles - Our Beginning
    • Board of Directors
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    • Our Story
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  • CONDORS
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    • Condor Field Work
    • Condor Releases
    • Condor Status
    • Condor Threats
    • My Condor Bios
    • Nesting Condors
    • Vultures of the World
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Our Story

Our Mission
To conserve native wildlife and their habitats through ​science, education and collaboration.
Our Story
Founded in 1977, Ventana Wildlife Society led the way to the successful reintroduction of the iconic Bald Eagle and the California Condor to their native central coast habitats. Through adherence to rigorous science, collaboration to amplify our efforts, and educational outreach to underserved and historically marginalized communities, our organization strives to address pressing ecosystem challenges while inspiring the next generation of environmental and wildlife stewards.
Our Values
We believe in the importance of scientific research. We understand the value of contributing peer-reviewed publications to the scientific literature and extending our leadership in endangered and special-status species research, recovery, management and consultation.

We believe that access to meaningful outdoor experiences is a right that should be available to all, and that a love of the outdoors will help produce future leaders in wildlife preservation.

We believe that collaboration with other scientists, zoos, community members, organizations and governmental agencies will further our shared goals.

We believe in working closely with a diverse group of communities, industries, and native peoples.
Our Vision
We see a world in which endangered species thrive, and people are committed to their protection. Having succeeded in restoring the Bald
Eagle to the central coast as a self-sustaining population, we envision a future where California Condors and other species will be well established and independent of our assistance. We also look forward to a time when financial, cultural and access-related barriers to meaningful outdoor education are eliminated, providing all with the opportunity to learn about, enjoy and protect wildlife
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ventana wildlife society

9699 Blue Larkspur Ln, Ste 105
Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 455-9514 | fax (831) 455-2846
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Ventana Wildlife Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization | Federal EIN 94-2795935
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Annual Reports / Documents
    • Bald Eagles - Our Beginning
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
    • Media Coverage
    • Our Story
    • Staff
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • CONDORS
    • Artists Supporting Condors
    • Condor Biology
    • Condor Cams
    • Condor Field Work
    • Condor Releases
    • Condor Status
    • Condor Threats
    • My Condor Bios
    • Nesting Condors
    • Vultures of the World
    • Zoom-Chats
  • Films and Shorts
    • Giants of Big Sur: California Condor Stories
    • The California Condors of Big Sur
    • Videos and Photos
  • Education
    • Bilingual Education
    • Inspirational Youth
    • Nature Prescription Programs
    • Partner Programming
    • Salud y Naturaleza
    • Youth Programs
  • Services
    • Condor Presentations
    • Ecological Services
    • Non-Lead Ammunition
    • Wildlife Data Management Tools
  • How You Can Help
    • Adopt-A-Condor
    • Annual Membership
    • Big Sur Discovery Center
    • Donate >
      • Donate
      • Donate to Condor Recovery
      • Donate to Youth Education
      • Leadership Circle
    • Fund-A-Student
    • Legacy Society
    • S'MORE in Big Sur
    • Subscribe
    • Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Your Opinion Matters
  • Shop