Giant tortoises, sea lion, and PENGUINS! The Galápagos Islands habitat at the Houston Zoo opens this week and it is grand! 🐢🌊🐧 👀 Get a peek and info on KPRC 2's primetime special on the Zoo's conservation work! KPRC2Anthony kprc2owen kprc2sofia
In October, members of the KPRC 2 team including meteorologist Anthony Yanez traveled to the Galápagos Islands with the Houston Zoo to witness the conservation work there firsthand. On the islands that sit 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador on the equator, we met people of all ages working to save giant tortoises, sea turtles, and all the remarkable wildlife that can be found on the Islands.
The animals in the Galápagos Islands are among the most unique and protected in the world. That’s why when you visit the zoo you’ll see closely-related species that represent species that live only on the Islands. KPRC 2 anchors got a sneak peek at the Houston Zoo's Galápagos Islands exhibit while recording a primetime special on the Zoo's conservation work
The new habitat also features the One Ocean aquarium with sharks, sting rays, a sea turtle, and stunning tropical fish.While much is done to ensure Galápagos Islands animals are protected, threats remain. Climate change, pollution, invasive species, wildlife trafficking, and road development all disrupt the animals’ environment and habits.
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