Animals

The animals of the Galapagos Islands:

Marine Iguanas can be seen while diving and snorkeling, and watching their adaptation to island living is indescribable with words.

There are many different bird species that are enjoyable to watch (e.g. pelicans, frigates, etc) but the blue footed booby and it's uniquely colored feet stand out the most. This monogamous bird has a courtship dance that involves a proud display of their blue feet and can be found throughout the Galapagos Islands along the shore and fishing in open waters.

And most importantly, for me at least, comes the Galapagos Sea Lion! My passion for diving (SCUBA) has always enhanced my desire to travel to the Galapagos Islands but it is this animal that caused the flight to be purchased and for the trip of a lifetime to begin. My passion for sea lions began directly after college when I was hired for my dream job. My wish was to become a marine mammal trainer. I dreamt of being a dolphin trainer so that I could be around these amazing animals everyday. When my employer relocated their dolphins and concentrated fully on sea lions I was more then happy to join. And what an amazing experience this was! Sea lions are gorgeous animals, amazingly smart, and have many characteristics that mirror man's best friend. When I heard about the over 50,000 member population of sea lions in the Galapagos I had to make the trip. In the Galapagos you will sit on the beach next to, dine next to, and swim with sea lions during your entire trip. It was everything I wished for and much much more.