Galapagos Wildlife & Animals

A vacation to the Galapagos Islands is a wildlife vacation. The animals have no fear of humans are are very inquisitive. Your guides will advise you not to get closer than about 10 feet to any of the animals, but they will often walk towards tourists. Undoubtedly, it is the animals of the Galapagos Islands that make it such a unique vacation destination. The most commonly seen animals in the Galapagos Islands include seals, sea lions, turtles, tortoises, penguins, whales (according to the season), sharks and a multitude of birdlife including the infamous boobies.