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“The Magic of the Galapagos Islands” Family Adventure Magazine
“Galapagos: Exploring these unique volcanic islands” Independent.co.uk
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 2 attractions in Puerto Ayora
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Headed by a team of more than two hundred scientists, educators, research volunteers and support staff, this world-wide foundation is dedicated to...... more » Headed by a team of more than two hundred scientists, educators, research volunteers and support staff, this world-wide foundation is dedicated to preserving the Galapagos ecosystems. « less
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Attraction type: Nature center
Address: Galapagos Islands Puerto Ayora
Ecuador

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“Excellent Display Of Native Flora and Fauna”
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4 of 5 stars
photoguy66degrees   413 contributions
Huntington Beach, California
Apr 8, 2009

My wife and I visited the Charles Darwin Research Station as part of an Overseas Adventure Travel trip to the Galapagos in March 2009. The displays of native flora and the Galapagos turtles, to include the very famous "Lonesome George", the last of his kind, was well done and quite interesting. Well worth the time to visit! more

“Amazing Free Attraction”
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5 of 5 stars
va-traveler-TRIP   69 contributions
Virginia
Jun 5, 2007
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It is free to go to the Research Center. You will see baby tortoises in their breeding center and several species of giant toroises. You can also see "Lonely George" who is the last of his species. There is a land iguana section as well. There is a small shop where you can buy ice cream and drinks. Further down... more

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Galapagos Islands, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador