Charles Darwin Station / Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
The Charles Darwin Research Station is home to turtles ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long. Subspecies of turtles interact with one another and many of the older turtles are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years old and strong enough to survive on their own.
| Highlights: |
Giant tortoises in captivity |
| Activities: |
Walking |
| Landing: |
Dry Landing |
| Difficulty: |
Easy |
Galapagos Islands Map - Charles Darwin Station / Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Santa Cruz
Lat: -0.741197 | Lng: -90.306365