GALAPAGOS TOOLS · WILDLIFE FINDER
Choose the animal, find the island.
Pick a species and a month. We show where and when you are most likely to see it.
where to see Galapagos wildlife — Reference image only.
Find Galapagos wildlife
Filter by species and month.
Which route for which animals
Wildlife rules on every visit
- Keep 2 meters (about 6 feet) from animals.
- Stay on marked trails with your naturalist guide.
- No flash photography and no feeding.
- Read the 2026 park rules.
Galapagos Wildlife Finder: questions
Where is the best place to see wildlife in the Galapagos?
It depends on the species; Española, Genovesa, Fernandina and western Isabela each have animals found in few other places.
When can you see waved albatross in Galapagos?
Roughly April to December on Española.
Where can I see penguins in Galapagos?
Western Isabela, Fernandina and around Bartolomé.
Can I see all the wildlife on one cruise?
Rarely on short routes; 8-day routes or back-to-back segments cover more.
Which route fits our must-see list?
Email hola@galapagosislands.cruises with your list and month.
Have a must-see list?
Send it with your month and we suggest routes that cover it.
Galapagos is unlike anywhere else on Earth: wildlife that does not run from you, islands still shaped by volcanoes, and a park that limits every visit. Tell us how you like to travel and we will match you with the right boat.