I’m not sure if “zoo” is the right word to describe the Belize Zoo. This haven has been created for animals that need a place to live; animals that have been injured, animals that cannot fend for themselves in the wild, and animals that have been seized by the government for being owned illegally, something which is taken quite seriously in Belize. Due to this, the whole Zoo has a bit of a personal feel. The animals are all native to Central America; none are shipped in from other countries. Workers know the animals individually and are therefore better able to care for them.
If you want to get an up close look at the Zoo, stay at the Tropical Education Center, 
which is less than a mile away. For a behind the scenes peek, the Gringo suggests you take the Nocturnal Zoo tour, which if you have a group of 5 or more, is only 15 USD per person. This intimate tour allows you to roam the Zoo free from the crowds and learn interesting things from the expert zoo keepers leading the group. So, on your way out of Belize City to explore the interior, why not stop and explore? You’ll find the Belize Zoo at Mile 29 on the Western Highway, about an hour away from the city.
Phone: 501-220-8003
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