Belize Zoo, Wildlife conservation center near Belmopan, Belize.
The Belize Zoo spans 29 acres of tropical forest and houses 175 animals from 48 native species in natural habitat enclosures.
Sharon Matola established the zoo in 1983 after caring for animals left behind by a wildlife documentary film crew in Belize.
The facility educates 15,000 students annually about native species, including jaguars, tapirs, monkeys, toucans, and scarlet macaws.
The zoo opens daily from 8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday and until 4 PM on Sundays, with entry fees of 15 USD for adults.
The zoo conducts night tours where visitors observe nocturnal animals and operates a program for rehabilitating jaguars that encounter conflicts with local farmers.
Email: info@belizezoo.org
GPS coordinates: 17.35195,-88.55396
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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