Belize Zoo

Originally founded in 1983 as a retirement center for animals left after the filming of a nature documentary, the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is now home to over 125 animal species native to Belize.

Occupying over 84 acres, the zoo has acquired animals who were orphaned, rehabilitated or donated. Rather than using cages or cement bunkers, the animals at the Belize Zoo live in large mesh & wood enclosures with plenty of native plants.

Some of the animals you’ll find at the zoo include: tapirs, spider monkeys, toucans, peccary, ocelot, puma, jaguars, falcon, kinkajou, agouti, howler monkey (baboon), tayra, paca, margay, snakes, stork, crocodiles, jaguarundi, gray foxes, curassow, parrots, barn owls, coatimundi, raccoon, hawks, collared aracari, eagle, crested guan, and the scarlet macaw.

Activity Packages that include the Belize Zoo

Cave Tubing and the Belize Zoo

Float on an inner tube as the river winds its way through the rainforest and into caves containing spectacular crystal formations, the very entrances to the ancient Maya underworld. Then, travel to the world famous Belize Zoo to see our wilder residents, up close and in their natural settings.

$150.00 per person. All day. (min.2 persons)

Altun Ha and Belize Zoo

Visit the Mayan ceremonial and trading center, Altun Ha, where the largest piece of carved jade in the Mayan World, the head of the Kinich Ahau, the Sun God, was discovered. After a Belizean lunch continue on to the Belize Zoo. $125.00 per person. All day. (min. 2)

Flora and Fauna, The Belize Zoo, St. Herman's Cave and The Blue Hole

Enjoy the animals at the Belize Zoo and then discover Belize's plant life en route to St. Herman's Cave. End the afternoon with a cool swim at the inland Blue Hole, a dazzling freshwater cenote. $165.00 per person. (min 2)