GoAbroad
Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in Galapagos hero photo
Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in Galapagos logo

Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in Galapagos

by: Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI)

9.79 (70)Verified

Volunteer at the Galápagos National Park and get the chance to assist at the tortoise breeding center. You will be a member of the research and zookeeping staff. Take responsibility for taking care of and measuring the shells of tortoises for their growth charts, as well as informing tourists of rules and regulations and other necessary tasks at the center, depending on individual skillset. Requi...

Read More

Program Highlights

Work eye-to-eye with endangered Galapagos Tortoises.

Receive full room and board, visa, work permit, and inter-island transport.

Stay with a carefully selected host family.

Have breakfasts and dinners with your host family.

Spend 2-12 weeks living and volunteering in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Parks
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
See all program details

Recognitions

Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.57

Total Reviews

70

Isabela is an unspoilt paradise. Working with the giant tortoises was rewarding. I never imagined they ate so much !! Our accommodation in the volunteer house was excellent and the restaurants served tasty home made meals.

I would recommend this volunteer experience

by: BeauProgram: Giant Tortoise Breeding Center Volunteer in Galapagos
9

I would recommend this volunteer experience because you get to know the Galapagos and specially Isabela, in a whole different way and meet lovely people while doing so. Howere, for that you get thud insanely expensive so you must consider that you want to spend that money.

I would recommend this volunteer experience with Intercultural Outreach Initiative (IOI) because you will feel fulfilled by the work you do and you get to visit these beautiful islands with support, so you don't feel lost.

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • Some college credit, no degree

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Programs

Browse programs you might like