Blogs by Chris Wallace

In November 2025, the longest resident of the San Diego Zoo passed away. Her name was Gramma, a giant Galápagos tortoise who had lived at the zoo for almost 100 years after arriving there in 1928. Gramma died at the estimated age of 141, which is ...

Ecuador is famous for its well-preserved colonial cities, lush rainforests, towering volcanoes, and the exotic biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands. What’s more, all these destinations are perfect for family holidays. Travelers young and old ...

A holiday in the Galápagos Islands isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. There’s lots to do in this famous archipelago that appeal to a variety of interests, from nature hikes and wildlife spotting to island-hopping tours and beach ...

One of the world’s great hotspots of biodiversity, the Galápagos Islands are famous for their exotic wildlife. This archipelago off the coast of Ecuador is home to over nine thousand species of animals, 3,000 of which are marine species. The ...

When planning a trip to the famed Galápagos Islands, the first question you need to ask yourself is this: Should it be a land-based tour or a sea cruise? Both promise once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters and adventure activities out on the ocean ...

Comprised of 13 major volcanic islands along the equator, the Galápagos archipelago is renowned for its biodiversity. It earned national park status in 1959, meaning 97% of the land area is protected. But that’s not all: the Galápagos Marine ...

Many know the Galápagos archipelago for the exotic land animals that inhabit its 13 main islands. However, in addition to being a national park, the Galápagos is also a marine reserve that protects 51,350 square miles (133,000 sq km) of open ...