Tue, Dec. 24: The Zoo will be closing early at 2pm, with last entry at 1pm.

Vulture

For the first time in the Zoo's history, we have a committee of vultures. We have two cape vultures, one Ruppell’s griffon vulture, and three hooded vultures. All three are Old World vultures, the same as eagles and hawks.

Stable

Threatened

Endangered

Animal Facts

Scientific Name

Cathartes

Range

Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Sahel region of Africa

Location in the Zoo

Birds of the World

Cool Animal Fact

Cape vultures’ wingspan can reach up to 8.5 feet and are among the largest Old World vultures. They can consume 10% of their body weight in a single feeding.