Giant tortoises, penguins, sea turtles: See how Houstonians are helping save animals in the Galápagos Islands

As families file into the Houston Zoo to experience the new Galápagos Islands habitat, they’re making a difference for conservation efforts around the globe. Funding that comes in from guests allows the Zoo to support projects that are saving wildlife.

• Behind the camera: KPRC 2 photojournalist reflects on assignment in the Galápagos Islands

Members of our KPRC 2 team traveled with the Houston Zoo to the Galápagos Islands ahead of the opening of the new exhibit and witnessed firsthand what’s being done to save giant tortoises, sea turtles, sea lions, marine iguanas, and penguins.

• PHOTOS: Experience the Galápagos Islands with KPRC 2 and the Houston Zoo through pictures
• TAKE ACTION: How the Houston Zoo is taking action to save animals and how you can too
• SHARE YOUR PICS: Let us see your photos from the new Galápagos Islands habitat at the Houston Zoo

You’ll see it, too, in our special one-hour program featured in the video player above. The show, hosted by anchors Owen Conflenti and Sofia Ojeda, features the journey Anthony Yanez took to Galápagos to meet the young conservationists working to save the animals and the Islands.

Watch the rest of the Saving Wildlife series produced in partnership with the Houston Zoo

Read Anthony’s blogs from his trip to the Galapagos Islands

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