Theres no need tokiss the ground upon arrival, though.

Or twice in a lifetime.

Being flanked underwater by those penguins was fleeting but unforgettable.

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Through their partnership with National Geographic, the expertise only deepened.

They have immense pride in the creatures on these islands and take seriously the efforts to protect them.

It leaves you in awe of the pristine playground wildlife like penguins have.

And you walk away with a new or renewed interest in community efforts around conversation.

The challenge is never with the wildlife, Gregory says.

If more places around the world were like the Galapagos, the world would definitely be a better place.