On May 15th, World Vets broke ground on a new wildlife rescue center in Galapagos. This project is the first phase of a multi-year construction project which will increase the capacity for marine mammal response in Galapagos. It is much anticipated by the park rangers and management of the Galapagos National Park, and we hope to have the project completed by June 2024.
The prior facility, a 25-square-meter building with two adjacent sea lion holding pens located on National Park property, will be incorporated into the new design. The previous building will become an area exclusively for necropsies while the new addition will include a surgery area, treatment and examination area, patient holding area, and personnel workstations. There will also be an outside covered area that can be utilized for additional workspace.
The following photos show the building concepts, architectural plans, and photos of the many meetings that World Vets’ CEO and Founder Dr. Cathy King held over the last three months with architects, engineers, electricians, and park officials to move this important project toward reality.
World Vets is still raising funds to complete the project, but large donations have already been received, including those given in memory of Dr. Jerry Brown and Joan Wattles.
