Take a tour of the Fausto Llerena breeding center to see Galapagos giant tortoises and land iguanas with Ecology Project International (EPI) students conducting research. Ecology Project International is a nonprofit, educational organization whose mission is to inspire science education and conservation efforts worldwide through field-based student-scientist partnerships. They empower youth to take an active role in conservation.

Highlights

Tour the Fausto Llerena tortoise breeding center
Meet local high school students working with the National Park
Get up close with Galapagos giant tortoises and land iguanas

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Activity Level: Relaxed

Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.

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Day 1: Fausto Llerena tortoise breeding center

Take a tour of the Fausto Llerena breeding center to see Galapagos giant tortoises and land iguanas. A group of local high school students have been assisting the National Park’s program and will be your guides at the National Park Visitor Center in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. They will share information on the ecology of the islands, tortoise biology, and plans to meet the challenges of conservation in Galapagos from their insider’s perspective.

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