During the day we visited Santa Cruz Island, and in the first part of the morning we went to the Galapagos Giant Tortoise Breeding Center to learn about the efforts done to rescue these reptiles from extinction. Throughout the morning, we were able to see baby turtles as well as the adults. During a short stop, we walked into the building that houses the remains of the famous Lonesome George, the last tortoise of the Pinta Island species.
At the end of the morning, we went to the upper part of the island and had the opportunity to visit two different farms as well as a local school where we enjoyed interacting with the students.
After lunch we had the opportunity to observe the giant tortoises in their natural habitat, walking among them as they grazed, unphased by our presence.
