Our campus
The Charles Darwin Research Station is the scientific research campus of Charles Darwin Foundation, the largest and oldest science and conservation organization in Galapagos.
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At the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterDiscover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restorationUnderstand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restorationMake a donation today to support our mission.
Learn moreDonate monthly for long-term impact.
Learn moreAdopt one of these iconic Galapagos species.
Learn moreBe part of the movement - fundraise for us!
Learn moreCompanies can make a meaningful difference.
Learn moreBecome part of the history books of Galapagos.
Learn moreDiscover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View moreAt the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterDiscover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restorationUnderstand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restorationMake a donation today to support our mission.
Learn moreDonate monthly for long-term impact.
Learn moreAdopt one of these iconic Galapagos species.
Learn moreBe part of the movement - fundraise for us!
Learn moreCompanies can make a meaningful difference.
Learn moreBecome part of the history books of Galapagos.
Learn moreDiscover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View moreAt the Charles Darwin Foundation, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our remarkable team. Meet our team today.
View more Management team Board of Directors General Assembly Directory Contact us Report a complaintJoin our team of professionals who are passionate about conserving this extraordinary archipelago. Check out our latest openings.
View job openings Volunteers Scholarships Academic CollaborationsThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the largest and oldest field station in Galapagos, hosting visitors and scientists year-round.
Discover our campus Exhibition Hall Natural History Collections Public Library Conference CenterDiscover our work conserving key marine species in Galapagos and the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
View our Ocean Programs Deep-ocean exploration & conservation Mangrove Ecology and Climate Change Marine biodiversity research Marine bird conservation Ocean governance Sea turtle conservation Shark ecology and conservationExplore our efforts to safeguard the Galapagos' iconic land-based fauna and flora.
View our Land Programs Conservation of threatened plant species Control of the avian vampire fly Giant tortoise conservation Landbird conservation Restoration of Arid Zones Scalesia forest restorationUnderstand how our work is grounded in the benefits nature provides to the people of Galapagos.
View our people programs Education and Community Outreach Sustainable fisheries Sustainability for Conservation Urban and rural restorationMake a donation today to support our mission.
Learn moreDonate monthly for long-term impact.
Learn moreAdopt one of these iconic Galapagos species.
Learn moreBe part of the movement - fundraise for us!
Learn moreCompanies can make a meaningful difference.
Learn moreBecome part of the history books of Galapagos.
Learn moreDiscover how our science and conservation programs are making a difference for the future of Galapagos.
View moreThe latest news releases from the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station.
View moreExplore firsthand accounts from our researchers, staff, and collaborators in Galapagos.
View moreThe Charles Darwin Research Station is the scientific research campus of Charles Darwin Foundation, the largest and oldest science and conservation organization in Galapagos.
Open Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 18:00 (including public holidays).
Location: We are at Ave Charles Darwin 854, Puerto Ayora 200350, Ecuador.
Explore our âmust-visitâ exhibition hall where we showcase our over 60 years of scientific research in the archipelago, part of our natural history collections, rotating exhibitions and a gift/donation point. And do not miss the opportunity to take a photo with Charles Darwin!
Learn about our marine ecosystems, the ecological role and vulnerability of sharks, and the scientific methodologies used to study sharks in Galapagos in this interpretation center. Featuring a âMarine Worldâ theme, the center also attempts to raise awareness about ocean pollution of plastics. The Van Straelen Interpretation Center is open to the public, Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 15:30.
Take a leisurely walk through our native garden and try to spot endemic flora like cacti and the critically endangered Scalesia affinis, native of Puerto Ayora with its beautiful heart shaped leaves and fragrant flowers, and learn about Galapagos Verde 2050 - an initiative to restore and maintain the ecological balance of the islands - at the Shade House.
Visit our library, archives and museum which are dedicated to the management of text and audiovisual documents, archival materials, and artifacts of historical, institutional and cultural value to CDRS and the communities of Galapagos. Our library is open to the public.
Access the more than 135,000 specimens of endemic, native and introduced species across Galapagos, the largest in the world, that CDRS is the custodian of. These are available to qualifying researchers worldwide to facilitate scientific studies that contribute to knowledge of the distribution, ecology, and diversity of the Galapagos biota.
Host your events at our modern Conference Hall at the Inspiration Complex, a flagship initiative for a zero-footprint CDRS campus. Overlooking the beautiful Academy Bay, and teeming with marine life, it is designed as a versatile space that adapts to a variety of needs (with a capacity of up to 70 participants) and provides a stunning view of the sea and town of Puerto Ayora.
Tap into the dataZone, our collection of web-based databases, virtualization tools, and interactive digital platforms, accessible online or inside the CDRS, which provides access to data and insights from over 60 years of scientific research in the Galapagos Islands. This initiative demonstrates the open-source mindset CDRS adopts to increase the reach of Galapagos-related information and knowledge.
The impact you make on this small ecosystem of enormous biodiversity is part of a larger footprint you are leaving for the world's future. Join us on our mission to safeguard one of our planetâs most important natural treasures through science and conservation action by making a donation today. Thank you for making an impact with us.