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.
Meet Tripod and Quad! The Belize Zoo is now home to a duo of gray foxes, the only species of fox native to Belize.
Tripod, as his name suggests, is a three-legged fox.
Quad, his “roommate,” is a surrendered pet.
Tripod, as his name suggests, is a three-legged fox.
Quad, his “roommate,” is a surrendered pet.
February 12, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Meet Tripod and Quad! The Belize Zoo is now home to a duo of gray foxes, the only species of fox native to Belize.
Tripod, as his name suggests, is a three-legged fox.
Quad, his “roommate,” is a surrendered pet.
Tripod, as his name suggests, is a three-legged fox.
Quad, his “roommate,” is a surrendered pet.
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is proud to have hosted the 3rd annual Empathy for Wildlife Education Workshop in collaboration with the Zoological Society of Milwaukee and the Pat Gives Back Program.
February 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is proud to have hosted the 3rd annual Empathy for Wildlife Education Workshop in collaboration with the Zoological Society of Milwaukee and the Pat Gives Back Program.
Up close and personal with Belize’s National Bird and National Animal. 📷
January 27, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Up close and personal with Belize’s National Bird and National Animal. 📷
Join us on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at the Belize Zoo for an evening of art, wine, and love in the wild.
Starting at 5:15 PM
$95 per person
$150 per couple
Contact [email protected] or +501 613-4966 by February 4th, 2026 to purchase.
Limited spaces available.
Starting at 5:15 PM
$95 per person
$150 per couple
Contact [email protected] or +501 613-4966 by February 4th, 2026 to purchase.
Limited spaces available.
January 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Join us on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at the Belize Zoo for an evening of art, wine, and love in the wild.
Starting at 5:15 PM
$95 per person
$150 per couple
Contact [email protected] or +501 613-4966 by February 4th, 2026 to purchase.
Limited spaces available.
Starting at 5:15 PM
$95 per person
$150 per couple
Contact [email protected] or +501 613-4966 by February 4th, 2026 to purchase.
Limited spaces available.
Whether you’re looking for a meaningful gift or a way to give back this season, this gift guide has something special for everyone!
To donate: www.belizezoo.org/donate/
To adopt an animal: www.belizezoo.org/adopt/
To become a member: www.belizezoo.org/membership/
To donate: www.belizezoo.org/donate/
To adopt an animal: www.belizezoo.org/adopt/
To become a member: www.belizezoo.org/membership/
December 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Whether you’re looking for a meaningful gift or a way to give back this season, this gift guide has something special for everyone!
To donate: www.belizezoo.org/donate/
To adopt an animal: www.belizezoo.org/adopt/
To become a member: www.belizezoo.org/membership/
To donate: www.belizezoo.org/donate/
To adopt an animal: www.belizezoo.org/adopt/
To become a member: www.belizezoo.org/membership/
The tapirs at the Belize Zoo are already embracing the holidays in their own wild way.
The Belize Zoo will be closed on Christmas Day, but we will be open every other day this month. Come visit and experience Belizean wildlife in their native habitat before the year wraps up.
The Belize Zoo will be closed on Christmas Day, but we will be open every other day this month. Come visit and experience Belizean wildlife in their native habitat before the year wraps up.
December 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The tapirs at the Belize Zoo are already embracing the holidays in their own wild way.
The Belize Zoo will be closed on Christmas Day, but we will be open every other day this month. Come visit and experience Belizean wildlife in their native habitat before the year wraps up.
The Belize Zoo will be closed on Christmas Day, but we will be open every other day this month. Come visit and experience Belizean wildlife in their native habitat before the year wraps up.
Hero has been at the zoo for 10 years and was lovingly raised by our Animal Management Department. He came to us as a tiny cub after being confiscated from a young man in the Toledo District.
Although Hero isn’t seen by the public, he plays a vital role behind the scenes.
Although Hero isn’t seen by the public, he plays a vital role behind the scenes.
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Hero has been at the zoo for 10 years and was lovingly raised by our Animal Management Department. He came to us as a tiny cub after being confiscated from a young man in the Toledo District.
Although Hero isn’t seen by the public, he plays a vital role behind the scenes.
Although Hero isn’t seen by the public, he plays a vital role behind the scenes.
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 [email protected] or visit belizezoo.org/tec/ to plan your stay today!
Email us at [email protected] 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 [email protected] or visit belizezoo.org/tec/ to plan your stay today!
Email us at [email protected] 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.