Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Protected wetland sanctuary in Belize District, Belize.
The sanctuary encompasses 16,000 acres of lagoons, creeks, swamps, forests, and pine savanna, providing habitat for hundreds of wildlife species.
Established in 1984, this protected area originated from a 1972 assessment by Dr. Alexander Sprunt IV for its potential as a wading bird reserve.
Local residents maintain traditional fishing practices while engaging in sustainable tourism activities to preserve the natural resources of their community.
The sanctuary welcomes visitors daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with guided tours offering opportunities to observe over 250 bird species throughout the area.
The sanctuary hosts Central America's largest nesting population of Jabiru storks, which arrive in November to nest in the lowland pine savannas.
Location: Belize District
Address: PFM7+W53, Crooked Tree, Belize Crooked Tree Crooked Tree
GPS coordinates: 17.72400,-88.54300
Latest update: March 13, 2025 23:58
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