Galapagos Tortoise

You can’t go to these islands without falling in love with these gentle, pre-historic creatures. All turtles found on the islands belong to the group Geochelone elephantopus. They are divided into 14 sub-species (three of which are extinct), differentiated by the form and size of their shell as well as neck and extremities.

Marine Iguanas

You will see these creatures everywhere the moment you arrive. This is the only lizard in the world that lives in the ocean and the three species seen on the islands are endemic. Marvel at how they change colour and how these cold- blooded creatures sunbathe to regulate their body temperature.

Penguins

This is the only penguin found in warm equatorial waters. It’s the most northerly penguin in the world, as the rest are found in the Southern Hemisphere. Isla Isabela and Fernandina have the most penguins, but if you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a small colony at Bartolomé.