#Galápagos Islands

A 10-part series exploring Ecuador and the Galápagos through wildlife, science, conservation, and the people who protect these remarkable islands.

Around five million years ago a series of violent volcanic events began in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles from the coast of South America. The result was an archipelago of rocky and barren islands inhospitable to life.

You might know the Galápagos are volcanic, but how exactly did they form and why did life come to flourish here? Here we consider how plant organisms helped turn barren, rocky islands into ecological havens.

Have you heard? The Galápagos Islands are overflowing with unique bird species. Many of the birds found across the archipelago cannot be found anywhere else in the world. When you explore, look out for these unique species. Depending on the season in which you are travelling, you will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife.

Step into a world where evolution unfolds before your eyes—join us on a virtual expedition to the Galápagos Islands.