DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS. Started in 2010 Have treated thousands of native and non- native species Have...

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DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS

DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS

Started in 2010 Have treated thousands of native and non-

native species Have spayed and neutered hundreds of

non-native, invasive animals Humane education in schools and within

the community

DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS

Treating the animals of the Galapagos Routine vet visits to all four islands Provide regular treatment against parasites

DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS

Control the populations of non-native species through spaying and neuteringclinics

DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS

Work with Galapagos National Park to provide life-saving care to endemic wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, Galapagos owls, tortoises and Galapagos sea lions

DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS

Developed humane education curriculum specific to the islands

In 2014

Treated 2,050 patients Sterilized 580 non-native animals Treated 3,000 animals for parasites 55 patients treated for invasive diseases,

protecting local wildlife from infection

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