The study of evolutionary theory and fieldwork in animal behavior is enriched when students leave the classroom so they may test their abilities to think and act like scientists. This article describes a course on evolutionary theory and animal behavior that blended on campus learning with field experience in the United States and in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The on-campus portion of the course covered Darwin's life and travels, evolutionary theory, natural history of the Galapagos Islands, and field ecology techniques. The travel component was a two-week excursion where the students studied the ecology of the islands directly. Unlike other courses described in the literature, this one was offered to science and non-science majors alike, demonstrating the benefits of offering these kinds of learning experiences to a wide variety of undergraduates. Logistics with regard to planning for the course are discussed in detail, as are important elements to consider when taking students to South America. Considering the many benefits to students and faculty alike, this is an innovative and highly stimulating way to teach science. (Contains 4 tables.)