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Welcome to the website of the Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT), a UK charity that raises funds for, and awareness of, the conservation needs of the Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwin was intrigued with the unique wildlife he saw when visiting the islands in 1835, and to this day they continue to inspire and excite scientists and visitors alike. We work with the key institutions in Galapagos to ensure a sustainable future for this natural treasure, and are part of the international Friends of Galapagos network.

LATEST NEWS

To Save a Mockingbird

The Galapagos Conservation Trust, with its key partner on Galapagos, the Charles Darwin Foundation, is launching a £60,000 campaign to save the Floreana Mockingbird from extinction and reintroduce the inspiration for Charles Darwin's theories of evolution to its original island home.

Find out more...

Yes! I will help save the Mockingbird

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

We received hundreds of great entries, with the standard higher than ever before. Thank you to those that entered, and for all your kind donations. Check out the stunning images that have been short-listed for the Public Online Voting and vote for your favourite photos. The winning entries will feature in the Trust's popular Galapagos Calendar, 2010, what better gift for all your family and friends!

Voting has been extended until the 17 January.

SUPPORT GALAPAGOS

Get involved
There are many ways in which you can support conservation efforts in Galapagos. You can become a member of GCT; shop online in our Gift catalogue; give a donation - for example, a £20 donation can fund a student to spend two full days of field research, such as looking for rare plants in the highland cloud forest; leave a lasting legacy; or adopt a Galapagos animal or flower.

GALAPAGOS DAY FUNDRAISING SUCCESS

Around 600 guests spent a wonderful evening celebrating GCT's Galapagos Day on 24th September at the Royal Geographical Society. The event and raffle raised more than £40,000 to support GCT's work in Galapagos, with a record-breaking £4,000 taken on the night!

SHARK CAMPAIGN 2008

In support of the Galapagos Marine Reserve
With increasing pressures on all of the wildlife within the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) - a World Heritage Site in its own right - your support for GCT's shark campaign is vital. You can help by making a donation, sponsoring a shark or simply by raising awareness of the issues and asking everyone you know to sign the petition to ban the import of shark fins into the UK. Sharks are critical to the success of the GMR and your support is critical to the success of our campaign!

TORTOISE CLUB FOR SCHOOLS

Tortoise Club for Schools
You can learn about tortoises generally, but in particular the Galapagos giant tortoise. As a part of your membership, you will sponsor a Galapagos giant tortoise egg and the resulting hatchling!
The 2008 annual competition for Tortoise Club for Schools, Junior and Galapagos Schools members has been launched. For details, visit Annual competition 2008.