Sentences with phrase «giant tortoise breeding»

The Charles Darwin Research Station, just northeast of Puerto Ayora, runs the Giant Tortoise Breeding and Rearing Program, managed by the station's 200 scientists and volunteers.

We visited the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, where we saw tortoises in their different stages of life, from hatchlings and juveniles to fully grown adults of over 120 years of age.

Afternoon visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre of the Galapagos National Park and the Laguna of the Flamingos, to observe the animals.

Scenic Highlights: Snorkel with sea lions, travel by public speedboats around the Galápagos Islands, camp in the middle of it all to stay closer to nature, visit Charles Darwin Research Station and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, hike Sierra Negra Volcano.

On this multi-activity trip, you'll have the chance to snorkel, hike, kayak, and swim the islands, as well as visit a giant tortoise breeding centre and the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Snorkel with sea lions, travel by public speedboats around the Galápagos Islands, camp in the middle of nature, visit Charles Darwin Research Station and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, hike Si...

Included Activities: Flamingo Lagoon Visit Isabela Highlands Camping Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit

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ERUPTIONS of the Galápagos volcano Cerro Azul have forced conservationists to speed the capture of 20 endangered giant tortoises for a captive breeding programme.

Then tour the neighboring captive breeding program for endangered Galápagos giant tortoises run by the Galápagos National Park Service and supported by the National Geographic — Lindblad Fund.

Learn about the Darwin Foundation and their giant Galápagos tortoise breeding program.

Day 3 Dry landing on San Cristobal and visit the breeding centre for endangered giant tortoises on the island's southern shore in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to many bird species including the endemic mockingbird and to the lava lizard.

Dry landing on San Cristobal and visit the breeding centre for endangered giant tortoises on the island's southern shore in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to many bird species including the endemic mockingbird and to the lava lizard.

Learn about scientists» conservation work at Charles Darwin Research Station and photograph giant tortoises at the tortoise - breeding center

Afternoon: San Cristobal Island: drive through the highalnds of the island to stop at Cerro Colorado, the breeding center for the endangered giant tortoises, found in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to dozens of bird species and the San Cristobal lava lizard.

You can visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and see giant tortoises being bred, or lounge along a white - sand beach at Tortuga Bay.

This is the premiere breeding center for many of the endemic species of the Galápagos, the most prominent of which are giant tortoises.