Conservation volunteer in the Galapagos islands

Conservation volunteering in the Galapagos islands

Our conservation volunteering project in the Galapagos Islands is based on San Cristobal. Here, you live in harmony with nature, and you meet all kind of animals: giant tortoises (including newborns), marine iguanas, sea lions, a thousand species of tropical fish, pelicans, flamingos, and many other species of birds.
In these volcanic islands it’s summer all year round, landscapes range from harsh lunar to the colorful and picturesque: white sandy beaches and a crystalline sea in all possible shadows of blue, lava rocks, and cacti, along with enchanting fishing villages.

Join our Galapagos conservation placement and live in a world-famous paradise! Help us to protect nature and animals in the famous Galapagos National Park.

Conservation volunteering activities in the Galapagos

We work together with a local association, which is part of the Galapagos National Park organization. Activities include:
Giant tortoise protection
At the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, you will help out with:

• feeding the giant turtoises,
• growing and cutting Otoy plants needed for the tortoises’ food,
• maintaining the fences and the enclosures.

Wild animals monitoring
Together with expert conservationist you will:

• collect data for the national park on sea lions, marine iguanas and petrels.

Clean-up and education programs

• You will participate in environmental education and "activism" programs for local children and also help with beach clean up.

You don’t need any specific qualifications or experience to volunteer on our conservation project. Our experienced staff will guide and teach you all you need. It’s going to be the perfect combination of theory and physical work!

Some good reasons to join our Galapagos conservation placement

• You will have exclusive access to the world-famous national park of the Galapagos Islands: a unique opportunity!
• You will help to protect one of the richest ecosystems in the world
• You will meet other volunteers and interns from all over the world
• You will work together with experts and learn a lot about both fieldwork and research for conservation

Plus, you will find yourself living in a place of beauty, amazing scenery, and with the largest number of animal species in the world. Take this chance and go for the trip of your life!