Environmental mission to the Galapagos National Park

The Galápagos Islands are every explorer’s dream, especially for their spectacular landscapes and unique wildlife. The Galápagos have become one of the world’s leading tourist destinations. Although they are one of the best-preserved places on Earth, tourism pressure is increasing, which explains the rapid development of ecotourism activities.

The aim of the programme is to support the staff of the Galápagos National Park in maintaining the site through a variety of missions, while also allowing you to enjoy this extraordinary environment.

Maintenance of the Galápagos National Park

Help park rangers in the field maintain visitor sites, trails, and protected areas.

Some tasks will require the use of basic tools (shovels, hand tools, etc.).

Your missions are as follows:

• Maintaining trails and protected areas (clearing brush, cutting weeds, creating new trails)
• Removing invasive plants
• Replacing information signs
• Monitoring introduced species and endemic species in the field

Raising awareness about park protection

You will also contribute to activities aimed at promoting, sharing, and developing projects for the Galápagos National Park.

These missions depend on your interests. For example, you may:

• Translate and design educational and/or promotional materials
• Conduct satisfaction interviews with tourists
• Raise visitors’ awareness of conservation and environmental protection issues

Conservation of the Galápagos giant tortoises

It is also possible to join a giant tortoise breeding center. You will then be required to:

• Feed and care for endangered tortoises as well as their eggs.
• Help with cleaning, feeding, marking, measuring, and weighing the tortoises.
• Participate in animal care by assisting park rangers with the breeding programme.
• Work directly with the public to raise awareness about this important issue.
• Clean beaches

This may also include turtle monitoring (depending on the season). You will monitor the beach late at night and early in the morning to identify sea turtle nesting sites.

You will have a real impact on projects, communities, and ecosystems. Our programmes are designed with our local partners, with clear short-, medium-, and long-term objectives.

We are also aware of our impact and our responsibility on a global level, and we contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.