We’re so excited to welcome Belizeans and residents over the coming months for an unforgettable night at the Zoo. Now available EVERY NIGHT from July 27 – September 26, 2026! Yes… EVERY NIGHT! Email frontdesk@belizezoo.org or WhatsApp 613-4966 to book your adventure.

We are pleased to announce Ms. Jada Daly of Belize City as the fourth recipient of the Sharon Matola Conservation Scholarship. A recent graduate of Sacred Heart Junior College, Jada will begin her undergraduate studies in Environmental Science at Galen University this September.

How did we do? 😀 Let us know which impression was the best in the comments.

Zookeepers work in different parts of the world, but they all share the same passion: providing exceptional care for animals they love. For Zookeeper Appreciation week, we’re excited to team up with Palm Beach Zoo to celebrate our zookeepers! Happy Zookeeper Appreciation Week.

Meet Pedro, the newest member of our Margay family. Pedro’s story begins in San Pedro Village, Corozal. For nearly four months now, Pedro has been growing up behind the scenes under the watchful care of his keepers here at The Belize Zoo. Stay tuned for more updates.

A trip to the Belize Zoo might be just what you need right now. Take a break, reconnect with nature, and experience Belizean wildlife in their native habitat. Plan your visit today: www.belizezoo.org/plan-your-vi...

Registration for the 5TH Roaring Run for Jaguars 5K & 10-Mile is OPEN! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Register between now and July 31, 2026, and receive 15% OFF the standard registration price when purchasing the full race package. Register and learn more: www.belizezoo.org/run-for-jagu...

Registration for Conservation Camp 2026 is OPEN! Camp Dates: July 27-31, 2026 Location: Tropical Education Center Deadline to apply is Friday, July 17th, 2026 Young Belizeans (ages 12-17 years old) are invited to apply.

386 Belizeans and permanent residents enjoyed FREE admission to the Belize Zoo all day long as we celebrated Sharon Matola Day! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made a donation. THANK YOU, BELIZE for celebrating with us. See you next year.

You’re invited to join us for Sharon Matola Day on June 6th, 2026! From 8:30AM to 5PM (last admission 4PM). Belizeans and Permanent Residents will enjoy FREE admission to the Belize Zoo. THIS SATURDAY ONLY. Donations of meat, fruit, veggies and eggs are encouraged.

Pack your binos and join us for an early morning exploration of the wonderful birds that inhabit the landscape around the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center! Register for the morning walk here: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS... For more information, contact: education@belizezoo.org

Come celebrate the legacy of a true conservation hero with us. Sharon Matola Day is happening on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, and we’re inviting YOU! All Belizeans and permanent residents will enjoy FREE entry to the Belize Zoo. Yes, FREE! Keep an eye out for more details.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Sharon Matola Conservation Scholarship! For a full description of the award requirements and for the application form, follow the link: www.belizezoo.org/matolaschola...

Join us this Sunday, April 26th to celebrate World Tapir Day? Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate Tapirs with us. Come spend the day at the Belize Zoo as we honor Belize’s beloved national animal.

Since 2019, TBZTEC has had the privilege of working with University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine through their Zoo Medicine Clinical Rotation Program. PAWS UP to the wonderful team at UT, and here’s to many more years of collaboration in top notch vet care!

Today’s video is all about Grace, one of Belize’s favorite tapirs! Visit www.belizezoo.org/grace/ to adopt Grace today. For the first two adoptions received during the month of April, you’ll also receive a limited-edition tapir keychain!

Early Closure Notice! We are closing our gates early on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 for our quarterly general staff meeting. We are closing at 3PM, with last admission at 2PM. Regular operating hours resume the following day. Thank you for your understanding!

We take moment to wish Roxana “Roxy” Lemus a warm farewell as she begins another chapter in her professional career. Roxana has been with the Zoo for over 10 years, providing dedicated service as a jaguar keeper, and one of our Lead Zookeepers. All the best, and PAWS UP, Roxy!

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.

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. 📷

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 frontdesk@belizezoo.org 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/

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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!