Minnesota Zoo

Educator Expeditions

Galapagos Islands Wildlife Expedition and Conservation Field Study Tour

Lean over the bow of our private group’s boat watching the dolphins riding the bow wave inches away; spot a whale in the distance; anchor in a quiet and secluded cove.

Visit eight unique islands with a small exclusive group of educators for a truly ‘up close and personal’ experience with nature and the rugged beauty of the islands. Stroll the beach amongst the sea lions and watch the blue-footed boobies dive into the surf.

Other activities include exploring unique lava formations; observing nesting sites of thousands of shorebirds; snorkeling in the best site of the islands; meeting 100-year old turtles that have made these islands famous; and during our land excursion, spending time exploring the historical center and market shopping in the capital city of Quito, Ecuador.

Trip date: July 8-18, 2013
Audience: K-12 Educators or any adult interested in attending (being an educator is not required)
Fee: $3,400 land cost (plus airfare to and from Quito, billed separately)

Take a look at the detailed itinerary for this amazing adventure.

Register for the trip May 17-19 and receive a free Animal Encounter at the Zoo.

For more information, please feel free to contact Carol Strecker by phone at 952-431-9568 or email.

Payment/Cancelation/Refund Policy for the Galapagos Islands Expedition

Here is a look at some amazing animals we may see on our adventure!

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Frigate bird

Sea turtle

Tortoise

Blue-footed boobie

Iguana

Oystercatcher

Area Map

Dolphins

Sea lion

Cachalote

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Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, Duluth, MN

Dates: September 20-22, 2013
Cost: TBD per person – includes activities, resources, lodging, and most meals

Experience the thrill of seeing thousands of raptors migrating from their summer breeding grounds to their warm winter feeding habitats. Includes hands-on bird banding and an evening lecture with Frank Taylor, falconry expert and former director of the Raptor Center, all meals, overnight and programs at the Audubon Center of the North Woods.

Tour Coordinator/Guide – Carol Strecker is the Education Director at the Minnesota Zoo. Carol has spent her entire career promoting the valuable relationship between out-of-the-classroom science education experiences and the formal classroom curriculum--working directly with teachers to customize programs, writing curriculum, and training teachers in inquiry-based science methods. She has a passion for traveling to exotic locations to experience the breath-taking diversity of nature, and delights in sharing her passion for animals and wilderness with others. Carol holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavioral Biology and a Master of Education in Science Education.

For more information, please feel free to contact Carol Strecker by phone at 952-431-9568 or email.