Belize City, Belize: Belize Zoo Visit En-route. As part of your transfer, en-route you will stop at the Belize Zoo, an awe-inspiring oasis where visitors get an introduction to the animals of Belize, and understand why it is important to protect the habitats that sustain them.
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is a not-for-profit organization founded by Sharon Matola in 1983, who was caring for a handful of wild animals that had been part of a natural history documentary. When filming was completed, she was left with these animals and decided to start a zoo. Over forty years later, the “backyard zoo” has become a world-renowned wildlife education center where visitors connect with Belize’s unique natural heritage: the animals.
In keeping with its origins, the animals here are rescued, confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade by law enforcement, or transferred from other rehab and zoological facilities. The habitats designed for the animals reflect natural settings, and provide an immersive educational experience for visitors. Your visit to the Belize Zoo represents a contribution to this important wildlife preservation and educational center.
