Who is Gus?

Gus, our resident male Golden Eagle, hatched in 2005. He was recovered from his nest by WY Game and Fish when a rancher noticed that he didn’t fledge at the same time as his sibling. Due to metabolic bone disease, Gus has a permanent impairment to his right wing and has never been able to fly. In 2007, Gus was transferred to TRC to be an ambassador for his species.

Gus will be turning 20 this year- which is a huge milestone for a Golden Eagle, as 20-30 years of age would be the average lifespan of this species in the wild. In human care, Gus could potentially reach 60 years!

In just the last decade alone, Gus has delivered over 1,200 programs, reaching approximately 67,800 participants at TRC’s Wilson campus and beyond. He has dedicated more than 1,550 hours educating audiences through both on-site and off-site programs. We are incredibly proud of Gus and the impact he’s made, and we look forward to sharing more about this remarkable ambassador over the next month!