InGen Abandons Isla Sorna
Evicted by humans, the island returned to its primal state—a realm where prehistoric kings roamed free.
The evacuation of Isla Sorna stands as InGen’s most consequential strategic retreat. Plagued by financial ruin after the Isla Nublar disaster, the corporation chose to seal off Site B rather than maintain its dangerous inhabitants. A subsequent hurricane accelerated this decision, stripping away human infrastructure and leaving the ecosystem to stabilize on its own terms. For approximately four years following the 1993 abandonment, the island existed as a forbidden sanctuary where dinosaurs thrived in true isolation before InGen’s eventual return for *The Lost World* mission.
- Primary Inhabitants
- Genetically Engineered Clones of Extinct Species
Lore & Background
During this brief but critical period of isolation, artificial containment gave way to natural selection. The imported clones developed complex survival strategies absent in captivity—herds migrated seasonally, territories were claimed through lethal combat, and predator-prey dynamics stabilized without human interference. This era represents a rare window into the behavior of genetically engineered organisms free from human control or captivity, showcasing nature's ability to reclaim its own.
In Their Own Story
The wind howled through the broken windows of the main processing plant, carrying the scent of salt and wet ferns. A lone Velociraptor paused atop a rusted crane, its amber eyes scanning the overgrown courtyard where vines had strangled the concrete foundations. Below, the distant roar of a Triceratops echoed against the cliffs, a sound that had not been heard by human ears for ten years. The silence of the facility was heavy, broken only by the skittering of insects and the shifting of tectonic plates beneath the island's crust. Nature had finally won; the machines were silent, but life roared louder than ever.
Reader's Guide
**Cause:** Following the Isla Nublar disaster, InGen collapsed financially. A devastating hurricane struck Site B, destroying containment systems and making staff retention impossible.
**Effect:** Personnel were evacuated, leaving the island to nature. Over twelve years, animals adapted to wild conditions, establishing stable ecosystems independent of human support.
**Resolution:** Corporate interests eventually returned to retrieve specimens for a new project. The reintroduction of technology shattered the island's fragile equilibrium, sparking conflict between man and beast.
Did You Know?
- While 'Site B' served as InGen's internal corporate code name for secrecy, the location was always geographically known as Isla Sorna.
- Isolated from human control for four years, several species developed unique wild behaviors, including complex pack hunting and territorial marking.
- A Category 5 hurricane significantly accelerated the island's rewilding by destroying containment infrastructure prior to evacuation.
- The survival skills of characters in *The Lost World* were demonstrated during a short-term expedition, not from long-term residence on the untamed sanctuary.