In 1983 upon completion of a film
called "Path of the Rain Gods," the movie's production assistant,
Sharon Matola, found herself with quite a few nearly tame animals that the
movie had featured. Fearing they were no longer capable of surviving the wilds,
Sharon set about arranging other accommodations for them. From these humble
beginnings, Matola and her staff have built a world-class zoo that is thought
to be the best of its kind in the Americas, outside the U.S.
Unlike most zoos that cage their
animals, Belize Zoo is organized as a "walk through Belize,"
featuring a trail that takes you through the assortment of Belizean terrains.
From pinelands to the forest ridge, the rainforest, lagoons, river forest and
the forest edge, visitors are able to see the animals housed in expansive
enclosures that emulate their natural habitats.
The zoo offers the opportunity to
see most of Belize's native wildlife and bird species. You can get up close to
jaguar, as well as the jaguarundi, ocelot, margay and puma.
The Baird's tapir, known locally as the mountain cow, peccaries, howler monkeys and agouti as well as a variety of snakes and crocodiles can be seen and sometimes even touched.
Luminary birds include several varieties of toucan, parrots, macaws and the incredible jabiru stork. Interestingly, all the animals in the zoo have been given names.
The Baird's tapir, known locally as the mountain cow, peccaries, howler monkeys and agouti as well as a variety of snakes and crocodiles can be seen and sometimes even touched.
Luminary birds include several varieties of toucan, parrots, macaws and the incredible jabiru stork. Interestingly, all the animals in the zoo have been given names.
Actively involved in conservation
and preservation, the zoo also features a Tropical Education Center that offers
schools and college groups various learning programs. The center has trails,
observation decks, classroom facilities, a library and dormitory facilities for
those on extended stays.
Just a short 30-mile journey west
of Belize City, a bus will drop you off 200 meters from the Gerald Durrell
visitor center that has a wonderful display of Belize's ecosystems. Also
featured are selected drawings and artwork from over 10,000 local
schoolchildren that love to spend time here.
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