Galapagos Islands

Travel to the Galapagos: Land of Darwin with the Houston Zoo
April 24th to May 4th, 2011

Celebrate Darwin’s legacy by walking in his footsteps on a trip to the Galapagos Islands with the Houston Zoo and Terra Incognita Ecotours. These islands are home to some of the most interesting and accessible wildlife anywhere. Swim and snorkel with sea lions, come within mere inches of the blue-footed booby or a marine iguana, even allow a Hood mockingbird to alight on your head!

Your trip will include a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, world famous for its research and tortoise breeding programs, where you learn about the vital work being done to study and preserve Galapagos wildlife. Visit nests of the magnificent frigatebirds, search for giant tortoises in the wild, experience the diversity of the legendary finches.

Gain an appreciation for how remarkable life on Earth can be!