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GalapaGo!
Learn. Play. Explore. Discover!

Comprehensive educational platform featuring interactive games, downloadable resources, and detailed content about Galápagos wildlife based on real scientific research and conservation efforts.

20+
Research Sources
8
Interactive Games
447
Educational Facts
Fiesta the Teacher talking
Bobo the Blue-footed Booby character
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Galápagos
What You'll Discover

Comprehensive Galápagos Education Platform

From interactive coloring games to scientific lesson plans, explore everything about Galápagos wildlife through carefully researched content and engaging activities.

Rich Educational Content
Comprehensive information about Galápagos wildlife with 447 educational facts and detailed species profiles based on scientific research.
8 Games
Interactive Games
Canvas-based coloring games, jigsaw puzzles with real photography, tortoise adventure, card games, and educational quizzes.
Photos & Art
Visual Learning
Real photographs from the Galápagos, educational coloring pages, and interactive visual elements for immersive learning.
Teaching Tools
Educator Resources
Downloadable lesson plans, printable worksheets, assessment tools, and classroom activities for all grade levels K-12.
Age-Adaptive
Multi-Age Learning
Content adapted for different age groups from K-2 through high school with vocabulary, activities, and complexity levels.
Research-Based
Scientific Accuracy
All content sourced from peer-reviewed scientific research, featuring geology, biology, conservation, and Darwin's voyage history.

🦎 Live Galápagos Species Tracker

Real-time conservation status and population data from scientific research

Updated: 9/19/2025

28,861

Total Observations

6

Tracked Species

2

At-Risk Species

Blue-footed Booby
Fiesta
Blue-footed Booby

Sula nebouxii

Observations:7,351
Least Concern
Population trend:stable

Coastal areas, rocky shores

Marine Iguana
Moonfoot
Marine Iguana

Amblyrhynchus cristatus

Observations:8,076
Vulnerable
Population trend:decreasing

Rocky coastlines, intertidal zones

Galápagos Penguin
Pip
Galápagos Penguin

Spheniscus mendiculus

Observations:1,685
Endangered
Population trend:increasing

Cool waters around Fernandina and Isabela

Giant Tortoise
Bobo
Giant Tortoise

Chelonoidis nigra

Observations:2,726
Vulnerable
Population trend:increasing

Highland areas, dry lowlands

Galápagos Sea Lion
Littlefoot
Galápagos Sea Lion

Zalophus wollebaeki

Observations:6,641
Endangered
Population trend:decreasing

Sandy beaches, rocky shores

Land Iguana
Land Iguana

Conolophus subcristatus

Observations:2,382
Vulnerable
Population trend:stable

Arid lowlands, cactus forests

Conservation Updates

Latest from the Galápagos Conservancy

Stay informed about the latest conservation efforts and discoveries in the Galápagos Islands.

Littlefoot the Teacher talking

Check out the latest conservation news from our friends at the Galápagos Conservancy!

Galápagos Conservancy
Fiesta the Teacher
1/15/2024
Blue-footed Booby Population Shows Positive Growth
Recent surveys indicate a 15% increase in Blue-footed Booby populations across key breeding sites in the Galápagos Islands.
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Galápagos Conservancy
Bobo the Teacher
1/10/2024
New Marine Protected Area Established
The Galápagos Marine Reserve expands to include critical feeding areas for Blue-footed Boobies and other seabirds.
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