Just the thought of holding a boa constrictor in my hands is enough to make me shiver. Seeing others do it is nerve rackingly exciting if that makes sense. At Belize Zoo just outside of Belize City you can play with a boa constrictor if you want, watch others do it or simply avoid the snake section.

The Zoo is totally dedicated to conservation of natural wildlife native to Belize. All of the animals are native to Belize and have either been rescued from captivity or donated to the zoo. These animals include jaguars, red macaws, coatis, monkeys, storks, and even a tapir, the zoo’s biggest star. Every year in April kids are invited to sing happy birthday to April Read more