Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
You will visit “Fausto Llerena” Tortoise Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity. This is home to tortoises ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long adults. Subspecies of the giant tortoises interact with one another, and many of the older tortoises are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years-old and strong enough to survive on their own.
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Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Santa Cruz Island |
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Highlights & Animals: |
Giant tortoises, finches, Galapagos rails |
Difficulty: |
Easy |
Type of Landing: |
Dry Landing |