ADOPT A GALAPAGOS SPECIES

In return for a minimum donation of £25, you will be able to adopt one of the islands' extraordinary blue-footed boobies; a playful sea lion pup; an iconic giant tortoise or tortoise egg; an endangered shark; the endemic passionflower, or a magnificent waved albatross. As a thank-you, we will send you a fridge magnet, along with a beautiful postcard of your chosen creature, including some fascinating facts about them and the unique islands of Galapagos, now under threat.

Please note: if you are adopting a giant tortoise or tortoise egg and give £60 or more you will receive a Kosen tortoise, as a thank you for your support. If you are adopting a blue-footed booby and give £40 or more, you will have the choice of a red or blue booby tie.

Adopt a sea lion pup The Galapagos sea lion is the largest land animal in the islands and is often the one most remembered by visitors to Galapagos. They are playful by nature and unafraid of humans, and can be seen on the sandy beaches and rocky shores around the archipelago. The population is estimated to be around 50,000 individuals. Visit here to adopt your sea lion pup online.

Adopt a booby The blue-footed booby has remarkably blue feet which play an important part in their elaborate courtship ritual. They feed predominantly on fish, using a spectacular form of plunge diving. They fly 15m or higher above the sea, and when they see their prey, they fly in a headlong dive into the water. Visit Adopt a booby for further information or click here to adopt a booby online.

Adopt a tortoise egg Many tortoise species have only survived because their eggs are taken to the Breeding Centre at the Charles Darwin Research Station and the babies kept safe there until they reach 4 years old. When adopting a giant tortoise, you can choose to support either an adult or an egg and the resulting hatchling. Visit Adopt a tortoise for further information or click here to adopt a tortoise online.

Adopt an adult tortoise The Galapagos Islands are named after the giant tortoises, although this iconic species has suffered at the hands of man and introduced species. When adopting a giant tortoise, you can choose to support either an adult or an egg and the resulting hatchling. Visit Adopt a tortoise for further information or click here to adopt a tortoise online.

Adopt a shark These giant predators are particularly vulnerable to over fishing, illegal fishing and finning because they can take up to 20 years to reach sexual maturity, and produce few offspring. Sharks play a vital part in keeping the natural balance of ecosystems, ensuring that populations of prey species do not get out of control. In recent years shark numbers in Galapagos have declined and funding for research is urgently needed to find out more about their existence. Visit here to adopt your shark online.

Adopt a passionflower The Galapagos passionflower is an endemic vine found covering shrubs, rocks and trees. They have characteristic white flowers with a purple centre, and small green egg-shaped fruits that turn orange as they ripen. Visit Adopt a passionflower for further information or click here to adopt a flower online.

Adopt a waved albatross The waved albatross is an endemic bird that mates for life and breeds solely on Espanola island in Galapagos. The population of 12,000 breeding pairs is vulnerable to the threats of hunting and fishing by-catch, particularly because of their lifespan of 40-50 years, restricted breeding grounds, and a low reproductive rate. Visit here to adopt an albatross online.

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