The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center
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The Belize Zoo was founded in 1983 by Sharon Matola. It is home to more than 175 animals of about 45 species, all native to Belize.
Happy International Jaguar Day from the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center!
Since 2003, The Belize Zoo’s jaguar rehabilitation program has rescued and cared for over 25 jaguars, providing a sanctuary for “problem jaguars” and supporting education and research.
Since 2003, The Belize Zoo’s jaguar rehabilitation program has rescued and cared for over 25 jaguars, providing a sanctuary for “problem jaguars” and supporting education and research.
November 30, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Happy International Jaguar Day from the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center!
Since 2003, The Belize Zoo’s jaguar rehabilitation program has rescued and cared for over 25 jaguars, providing a sanctuary for “problem jaguars” and supporting education and research.
Since 2003, The Belize Zoo’s jaguar rehabilitation program has rescued and cared for over 25 jaguars, providing a sanctuary for “problem jaguars” and supporting education and research.
Happy Monday!
Please be informed that The Belize Zoo will be OPEN on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. (Garifuna Settlement Day)
Open: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Last admission: 3:30 PM
If you’re not heading south, come spend the day with us at the zoo!
Please be informed that The Belize Zoo will be OPEN on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. (Garifuna Settlement Day)
Open: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Last admission: 3:30 PM
If you’re not heading south, come spend the day with us at the zoo!
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Happy Monday!
Please be informed that The Belize Zoo will be OPEN on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. (Garifuna Settlement Day)
Open: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Last admission: 3:30 PM
If you’re not heading south, come spend the day with us at the zoo!
Please be informed that The Belize Zoo will be OPEN on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. (Garifuna Settlement Day)
Open: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Last admission: 3:30 PM
If you’re not heading south, come spend the day with us at the zoo!
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual with strong project coordination skills and a passion for community engagement and biodiversity conservation to joins us as a Project Officer.
Full job description: www.belizezoo.org/careers/
Deadline: Friday, November 28, 2025
Full job description: www.belizezoo.org/careers/
Deadline: Friday, November 28, 2025
November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic individual with strong project coordination skills and a passion for community engagement and biodiversity conservation to joins us as a Project Officer.
Full job description: www.belizezoo.org/careers/
Deadline: Friday, November 28, 2025
Full job description: www.belizezoo.org/careers/
Deadline: Friday, November 28, 2025
Happy International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators!
Today, we celebrate our incredible educators who bring conservation to life.
Wish our educators a happy #IZEDAY2025 in the comments below!
Today, we celebrate our incredible educators who bring conservation to life.
Wish our educators a happy #IZEDAY2025 in the comments below!
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Happy International Day of Zoo and Aquarium Educators!
Today, we celebrate our incredible educators who bring conservation to life.
Wish our educators a happy #IZEDAY2025 in the comments below!
Today, we celebrate our incredible educators who bring conservation to life.
Wish our educators a happy #IZEDAY2025 in the comments below!
Calling all Run for Jaguars - 5k and 10 Mile Run runners and supporters! Enjoy special one-night rates at the Tropical Education Center during Run for Jaguars weekend.
Contact +501 613-1832 on WhatsApp to book your stay.
Run wild, then rest easy!
Contact +501 613-1832 on WhatsApp to book your stay.
Run wild, then rest easy!
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Calling all Run for Jaguars - 5k and 10 Mile Run runners and supporters! Enjoy special one-night rates at the Tropical Education Center during Run for Jaguars weekend.
Contact +501 613-1832 on WhatsApp to book your stay.
Run wild, then rest easy!
Contact +501 613-1832 on WhatsApp to book your stay.
Run wild, then rest easy!
The spider monkeys at the Belize Zoo are always camera ready! It is almost impossible to take a bad photo of them. 📸
Whether they’re swinging gracefully through the trees or pausing to check you out, these clever primates love to be the center of attention.
Whether they’re swinging gracefully through the trees or pausing to check you out, these clever primates love to be the center of attention.
November 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The spider monkeys at the Belize Zoo are always camera ready! It is almost impossible to take a bad photo of them. 📸
Whether they’re swinging gracefully through the trees or pausing to check you out, these clever primates love to be the center of attention.
Whether they’re swinging gracefully through the trees or pausing to check you out, these clever primates love to be the center of attention.
Every year, our team gets creative for Boo at the Zoo by building a giant native animal to welcome everyone at the entrance! Swipe to see what we’ve made in past years.
Can you guess which Belizean animal will be featured this year?
Drop your guesses in the comments.
Can you guess which Belizean animal will be featured this year?
Drop your guesses in the comments.
October 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Every year, our team gets creative for Boo at the Zoo by building a giant native animal to welcome everyone at the entrance! Swipe to see what we’ve made in past years.
Can you guess which Belizean animal will be featured this year?
Drop your guesses in the comments.
Can you guess which Belizean animal will be featured this year?
Drop your guesses in the comments.
In the blink of an eye, Grace the Tapir is now 7 months old!
Watching her grow has been an absolute joy for all of us at The Belize Zoo, and we know many of you have fallen in love with her too.
We’re thrilled to share that Grace has recently received an upgrade to her habitat!
Watching her grow has been an absolute joy for all of us at The Belize Zoo, and we know many of you have fallen in love with her too.
We’re thrilled to share that Grace has recently received an upgrade to her habitat!
October 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In the blink of an eye, Grace the Tapir is now 7 months old!
Watching her grow has been an absolute joy for all of us at The Belize Zoo, and we know many of you have fallen in love with her too.
We’re thrilled to share that Grace has recently received an upgrade to her habitat!
Watching her grow has been an absolute joy for all of us at The Belize Zoo, and we know many of you have fallen in love with her too.
We’re thrilled to share that Grace has recently received an upgrade to her habitat!
Tucked away just a stone’s throw from The Belize Zoo, the Tropical Education Center (TEC) offers the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and adventure.
Email us at tecreservations@belizezoo.org or visit belizezoo.org/tec/ to plan your stay today!
Email us at tecreservations@belizezoo.org or visit belizezoo.org/tec/ to plan your stay today!
October 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Tucked away just a stone’s throw from The Belize Zoo, the Tropical Education Center (TEC) offers the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and adventure.
Email us at tecreservations@belizezoo.org or visit belizezoo.org/tec/ to plan your stay today!
Email us at tecreservations@belizezoo.org or visit belizezoo.org/tec/ to plan your stay today!
NOTICE:
The Belize Zoo will be CLOSED on Monday, October 13th in recognition of Indigenous People’s Resistance Day.
We reopen the following day.
Thank you for your understanding!
The Belize Zoo will be CLOSED on Monday, October 13th in recognition of Indigenous People’s Resistance Day.
We reopen the following day.
Thank you for your understanding!
October 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
NOTICE:
The Belize Zoo will be CLOSED on Monday, October 13th in recognition of Indigenous People’s Resistance Day.
We reopen the following day.
Thank you for your understanding!
The Belize Zoo will be CLOSED on Monday, October 13th in recognition of Indigenous People’s Resistance Day.
We reopen the following day.
Thank you for your understanding!
The Tropical Education Center is hiring:
Site Manager - tinyurl.com/tecsitemanager
Cook - tinyurl.com/teccook
The Belize Zoo is hiring:
Guest Services Clerk - tinyurl.com/tbzguestserv...
Security Officer - tinyurl.com/tbzsecurityo...
Application Deadline: Friday, October 17th by 5:00PM
Site Manager - tinyurl.com/tecsitemanager
Cook - tinyurl.com/teccook
The Belize Zoo is hiring:
Guest Services Clerk - tinyurl.com/tbzguestserv...
Security Officer - tinyurl.com/tbzsecurityo...
Application Deadline: Friday, October 17th by 5:00PM
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Tropical Education Center is hiring:
Site Manager - tinyurl.com/tecsitemanager
Cook - tinyurl.com/teccook
The Belize Zoo is hiring:
Guest Services Clerk - tinyurl.com/tbzguestserv...
Security Officer - tinyurl.com/tbzsecurityo...
Application Deadline: Friday, October 17th by 5:00PM
Site Manager - tinyurl.com/tecsitemanager
Cook - tinyurl.com/teccook
The Belize Zoo is hiring:
Guest Services Clerk - tinyurl.com/tbzguestserv...
Security Officer - tinyurl.com/tbzsecurityo...
Application Deadline: Friday, October 17th by 5:00PM
BOO AT THE ZOO!
Get ready for a weekend full of thrills, fun, and unforgettable moments at The Belize Zoo on Saturday, 25th and Sunday 26th of October!
Celebrate the spooky season in a wild and unique way, surrounded by some of Belize’s most fascinating animals.
Get ready for a weekend full of thrills, fun, and unforgettable moments at The Belize Zoo on Saturday, 25th and Sunday 26th of October!
Celebrate the spooky season in a wild and unique way, surrounded by some of Belize’s most fascinating animals.
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
BOO AT THE ZOO!
Get ready for a weekend full of thrills, fun, and unforgettable moments at The Belize Zoo on Saturday, 25th and Sunday 26th of October!
Celebrate the spooky season in a wild and unique way, surrounded by some of Belize’s most fascinating animals.
Get ready for a weekend full of thrills, fun, and unforgettable moments at The Belize Zoo on Saturday, 25th and Sunday 26th of October!
Celebrate the spooky season in a wild and unique way, surrounded by some of Belize’s most fascinating animals.
Meet Fuzzy the kinkajou.
If you visit the Belize Zoo during the day, you might not spot him. Kinkajous are nocturnal and spend most of the daylight hours resting.
On the Belize Zoo at Night experience, Fuzzy comes alive.
If you visit the Belize Zoo during the day, you might not spot him. Kinkajous are nocturnal and spend most of the daylight hours resting.
On the Belize Zoo at Night experience, Fuzzy comes alive.
September 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Meet Fuzzy the kinkajou.
If you visit the Belize Zoo during the day, you might not spot him. Kinkajous are nocturnal and spend most of the daylight hours resting.
On the Belize Zoo at Night experience, Fuzzy comes alive.
If you visit the Belize Zoo during the day, you might not spot him. Kinkajous are nocturnal and spend most of the daylight hours resting.
On the Belize Zoo at Night experience, Fuzzy comes alive.
“Won’t he fly away?” is one of the most common questions we hear from guests when they see Ranger the scarlet macaw perched outside his habitat.
Ranger was rescued after being found on the ground with a congenital wing deformity that prevents him from flying.
Ranger was rescued after being found on the ground with a congenital wing deformity that prevents him from flying.
September 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
“Won’t he fly away?” is one of the most common questions we hear from guests when they see Ranger the scarlet macaw perched outside his habitat.
Ranger was rescued after being found on the ground with a congenital wing deformity that prevents him from flying.
Ranger was rescued after being found on the ground with a congenital wing deformity that prevents him from flying.
Happy Independence Day, Belize!
Today we celebrate 44 years of resilience and unity as a nation. From our lush forests to our vibrant culture, there is so much to honor on this special day.
Enjoy these Independence Day “kisses” from your favorite little tapir, Grace!
Today we celebrate 44 years of resilience and unity as a nation. From our lush forests to our vibrant culture, there is so much to honor on this special day.
Enjoy these Independence Day “kisses” from your favorite little tapir, Grace!
September 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Happy Independence Day, Belize!
Today we celebrate 44 years of resilience and unity as a nation. From our lush forests to our vibrant culture, there is so much to honor on this special day.
Enjoy these Independence Day “kisses” from your favorite little tapir, Grace!
Today we celebrate 44 years of resilience and unity as a nation. From our lush forests to our vibrant culture, there is so much to honor on this special day.
Enjoy these Independence Day “kisses” from your favorite little tapir, Grace!
The Belize Zoo will no longer be open on Monday, September 22nd, 2025.
Normal hours resume the following day.
We remain OPEN on Independence Day (Sunday, September 21st, 2025) — come celebrate with us!
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Normal hours resume the following day.
We remain OPEN on Independence Day (Sunday, September 21st, 2025) — come celebrate with us!
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
September 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Belize Zoo will no longer be open on Monday, September 22nd, 2025.
Normal hours resume the following day.
We remain OPEN on Independence Day (Sunday, September 21st, 2025) — come celebrate with us!
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Normal hours resume the following day.
We remain OPEN on Independence Day (Sunday, September 21st, 2025) — come celebrate with us!
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Blazing the trail
This week we proudly hosted a 5 day intensive training program for wildland firefighters at the TEC.
We are proud to help raise the standard for wildland firefighting in Belize, and help put Belize on the map for international firefighting cooperation!
This week we proudly hosted a 5 day intensive training program for wildland firefighters at the TEC.
We are proud to help raise the standard for wildland firefighting in Belize, and help put Belize on the map for international firefighting cooperation!
September 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Blazing the trail
This week we proudly hosted a 5 day intensive training program for wildland firefighters at the TEC.
We are proud to help raise the standard for wildland firefighting in Belize, and help put Belize on the map for international firefighting cooperation!
This week we proudly hosted a 5 day intensive training program for wildland firefighters at the TEC.
We are proud to help raise the standard for wildland firefighting in Belize, and help put Belize on the map for international firefighting cooperation!
Great news! The Belize Zoo will be OPEN on every holiday this September 📷
Whether you’re enjoying a day off or looking for a unique way to celebrate Belize, a visit to the Zoo is the perfect adventure.
Whether you’re enjoying a day off or looking for a unique way to celebrate Belize, a visit to the Zoo is the perfect adventure.
September 3, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Great news! The Belize Zoo will be OPEN on every holiday this September 📷
Whether you’re enjoying a day off or looking for a unique way to celebrate Belize, a visit to the Zoo is the perfect adventure.
Whether you’re enjoying a day off or looking for a unique way to celebrate Belize, a visit to the Zoo is the perfect adventure.
Welcome to Casita, one of the most loved accommodations at the Tropical Education Center!
For more information about Casita and other TEC accommodations, email tecreservations@belizezoo.org or reach out via WhatsApp at +501-613-1832.
Your savanna escape awaits!
For more information about Casita and other TEC accommodations, email tecreservations@belizezoo.org or reach out via WhatsApp at +501-613-1832.
Your savanna escape awaits!
September 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Welcome to Casita, one of the most loved accommodations at the Tropical Education Center!
For more information about Casita and other TEC accommodations, email tecreservations@belizezoo.org or reach out via WhatsApp at +501-613-1832.
Your savanna escape awaits!
For more information about Casita and other TEC accommodations, email tecreservations@belizezoo.org or reach out via WhatsApp at +501-613-1832.
Your savanna escape awaits!
Despite being eagles, harpies do not soar above the forests. They spend their entire lives in the canopy, and, although they can travel and occupy great distances, they do so by making short flights between trees.
📷: Jahaira, our Natural History Interpreter
📷: Jahaira, our Natural History Interpreter
August 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Despite being eagles, harpies do not soar above the forests. They spend their entire lives in the canopy, and, although they can travel and occupy great distances, they do so by making short flights between trees.
📷: Jahaira, our Natural History Interpreter
📷: Jahaira, our Natural History Interpreter
Experience nature in 360° with our new virtual reality experience!
Available daily at 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM daily | $10BZ per person | Age limit: 8 years and above| Up to 10 persons per session.
Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who loves nature and adventure!
Available daily at 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM daily | $10BZ per person | Age limit: 8 years and above| Up to 10 persons per session.
Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who loves nature and adventure!
August 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Experience nature in 360° with our new virtual reality experience!
Available daily at 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM daily | $10BZ per person | Age limit: 8 years and above| Up to 10 persons per session.
Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who loves nature and adventure!
Available daily at 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM daily | $10BZ per person | Age limit: 8 years and above| Up to 10 persons per session.
Perfect for families, friends, or anyone who loves nature and adventure!
This Saturday, August 23rd, we’re launching our new Virtual Reality Experience in partnership with Wild Immersion
This experience will be available to all zoo visitors, and can be booked through our front desk starting this weekend.
This experience will be available to all zoo visitors, and can be booked through our front desk starting this weekend.
August 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This Saturday, August 23rd, we’re launching our new Virtual Reality Experience in partnership with Wild Immersion
This experience will be available to all zoo visitors, and can be booked through our front desk starting this weekend.
This experience will be available to all zoo visitors, and can be booked through our front desk starting this weekend.
We are thrilled to announce that in collaboration with Wild Immersion, we will soon bring you immersive educational adventures through VR 360° films right here at The Belize Zoo.
The new VR experience will be launching on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 for visitors to enjoy.
The new VR experience will be launching on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 for visitors to enjoy.
August 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We are thrilled to announce that in collaboration with Wild Immersion, we will soon bring you immersive educational adventures through VR 360° films right here at The Belize Zoo.
The new VR experience will be launching on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 for visitors to enjoy.
The new VR experience will be launching on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 for visitors to enjoy.
She’s growing up!
Grace still has a few patches of light brown and red on her back, but those baby stripes have completely disappeared.
She’s now officially 5 months old and tipping the scales at over 100 lbs. Hard to believe she came to us at just about a week old, weighing only 20 lbs!
Grace still has a few patches of light brown and red on her back, but those baby stripes have completely disappeared.
She’s now officially 5 months old and tipping the scales at over 100 lbs. Hard to believe she came to us at just about a week old, weighing only 20 lbs!
August 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
She’s growing up!
Grace still has a few patches of light brown and red on her back, but those baby stripes have completely disappeared.
She’s now officially 5 months old and tipping the scales at over 100 lbs. Hard to believe she came to us at just about a week old, weighing only 20 lbs!
Grace still has a few patches of light brown and red on her back, but those baby stripes have completely disappeared.
She’s now officially 5 months old and tipping the scales at over 100 lbs. Hard to believe she came to us at just about a week old, weighing only 20 lbs!
We were proud to welcome 29 campers for an unforgettable week with our Education Team, exploring nature, building friendships, and engaging in hands-on learning.
Thanks to WCS Belize, FWC–Runaway Creek, Caves Branch Botanical Garden, Raquel Rodriguez Art, and Zero Belize.
Thanks to WCS Belize, FWC–Runaway Creek, Caves Branch Botanical Garden, Raquel Rodriguez Art, and Zero Belize.
August 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We were proud to welcome 29 campers for an unforgettable week with our Education Team, exploring nature, building friendships, and engaging in hands-on learning.
Thanks to WCS Belize, FWC–Runaway Creek, Caves Branch Botanical Garden, Raquel Rodriguez Art, and Zero Belize.
Thanks to WCS Belize, FWC–Runaway Creek, Caves Branch Botanical Garden, Raquel Rodriguez Art, and Zero Belize.