In March 2025, the Galápagos Conservancy made an exciting announcement – a team of scientists had rediscovered a hatchling Galápagos pink iguana in the wild. even more remarkable, this tiny creature weighed over 2 kilograms. And just two months later,during another expedition,two more hatchlings were found alive and thriving.
Roberto Jiménez,a member of the conservation team at Galápagos Conservancy,shared his experience in a news release on the organization’s website: “Seeing those tiny iguanas with my own eyes was an unforgettable moment. After all our efforts, finding them alive in such extreme conditions was a sign of hope.”

A hatchling pink iguana. Photo ©Galápagos Conservancy
Today, Jiménez was honored by the Galápagos Conservancy for his more than 20 years as a park ranger on the islands. He played a crucial role in rediscovering the pink iguana hatchling by hearing its call and guiding his team to its location on Wolf Volcano. “Seeing those pink iguanas reminded me why we do this work – and who makes it possible,” Jiménez said. “It’s your belief that keeps hope alive in these islands.”
The Galápagos Conservancy has been dedicated to studying and protecting the pink iguana for years, installing camera traps, collecting genetic samples, and exploring nesting areas. Their efforts have paid off with the recent rediscoveries of hatchlings.However, threats still remain – especially from feral cats. But each new observation strengthens their resolve to continue monitoring and protecting this critically endangered species.
Galápagos Pink Iguana Facts
The Galápagos pink iguana is found only on Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island in the Galápagos archipelago. This reptile is critically endangered and has a unique appearance with a pink body and dark stripes.It was frist discovered in 1986 but was not identified as a separate species from the Galápagos land iguana until 2009.It is estimated that ther are only about 200 mature adults left in the wild.
This is so exciting! I can’t believe they found pink iguana hatchlings on the Galápagos Islands!