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The Belize Zoo now has a live camera streaming from the white-tailed deer habitat.

'We hope you are enjoying our live streams from the Best Little Zoo In The World.
You can support The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center by becoming a member. https://www.belizezoo.org/membership/
Our Live Cam will stream every day from 9am to 4pm Belize time (GMT-6).'

Video of the day.  Episode 1 of Coffee with Conservationists has Jamal Andrewin-Bohn talking about The Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center, from its history to its current mission.  Some great footage during the interview.  Worth a watch.

'This first episode focuses on The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center. Conservation Program Manager Jamal Andrewin-Bohn tells us about their mission, ongoing projects and what its like in a day in the life of the world's best little zoo.'

'After learning of the devastation caused by Hurricane Lisa at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, lecturers and students at Sacred Heart Junior College mobilized to assist with the cleanup initiatives at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center.'

The Belize Zoo's 24th annual Conservation Camp has finished.  The lucky kids had an amazing time.

"For the 24th year running, another super successful Conservation Camp was held last week at our Tropical Education Center. 21 bright young Belizeans joined us on an exciting adventure to explore and celebrate our country's natural heritage, and learn ways to become better stewards of it for years to come! TBZ would like to thank all our partners and colleagues who joined in to make last week such a memorable experience. And, of course, our campers and their parents/guardians who participated this year. We are already planning exciting new experiences for next year for the Silver Jubilee of 'Zoo Camp' at 25!"

Video of the day. Jamal from The Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center answers some common questions. There are around 45 different species of animals at the zoo. If you're interested in wildlife conservation or the zoo, it's more than worth a watch.

"Coffee with Conservationists kicked off its first ever episode with The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center. The zoo, which acts as a sanctuary for the indigenous animals of Belize, had so much to share with us that we’ve created a special part two feature. In this episode, we dig deeper into the behind-the-scenes conservation work that goes beyond the friendly faces of the residents we see when we visit the zoo. To save wildlife, we must save wild habitats. Conservationist Program Manager Jamal Andrewin-Bohn tells us more and shares a message for aspiring conservationists.

To learn more about The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center watch Episode One here: https://youtu.be/kLUYyPW_EEU "

'In November 2022, the Belize Zoo was devastated by Hurricane Lisa, which made unexpected landfall in Central Belize. Thankfully none of the animals or their caretakers were injured in the storm, but the zoo was closed for almost 7 weeks while they rebuilt damaged exhibits including those for their King Vulture, Jaguars, and Scarlet Macaws. Many of their pathways and exhibit signs were impacted as well. This design is modeled after one of the signs that can be found on the zoo's property.'

A 'Green Laws' training, the first of many, was held at the Tropical Education Center for many of the law enforcement officers that routinely help to protect the Chiquibul.  They are focusing on the Wildlife Protection Act and the National Protected Areas System Act.  Great to see continuing education for those on the front lines. 

"Forty-two law enforcement officers, representing the Police Department, Forest Department and its partners, participated in a “Green Laws” training at the Tropical Education Centre on 8th and 9th February 2018. The two-day training, organized by the Belize Forest Department, through the Key Biodiversity Areas project, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the capacity of law enforcement officers to combat illegal forest and wildlife crimes. The training is the first in a series of “Green Laws” trainings targeting key law enforcement officials to become verse in the Forests Act CAP 213, the National Protected Areas System Act, No.17 of 2015, and the Wildlife Protection Act, CAP 220 of the Laws of Belize."

The Belize Zoo is having a slogan competition.  Fuego's 4th birthday will be celebrated on April 27th, and the winner along with their classmates, will be guests of honor.

"In honor of National Tapir Day and “Fuego” the Tapir’s 4th birthday, The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is inviting Upper Division Primary School students countrywide to enter a slogan competition to celebrate this wonderful occasion.

The slogan should promote tapir conservation and awareness reflecting pride as our national animal and may highlight their habitat, their role in the environment, or the threats they face. Interested schools will receive an illustrated information package about Belize’s National Animal to assist in creating a great slogan. Entries should not be more than 12 words long.

For more information and requirements for the competition contact education@belizezoo.org.
Students who submit the winning entries and their classmates will be special guests of honour at Fuego’s 4th birthday bash and National Tapir Day celebrations on Thursday April 27th at The Belize Zoo.
**Deadline for submission is Friday March 31st.**"

Yes!  The animals make the zoo what it is, and they are in their natural habitat.  The best article ever about the Belize Zoo.  This is a must read.  Long live TBZ!

"The Zoo has a Tropical Education Center (TEC) that has dorms, cabins and pond houses. The different style lodging is connected together with trails and we felt like we were camping. We stayed in a pond house, a fully screened-in, raised cabin situated in a private setting among beautiful pine and palm trees. Our cabin had 2 queen beds, a little kitchenette and a bathroom with hot and cold water. It also had a huge screened in deck that wrapped around 2 sides of the house. The cost of staying here ($60-80 US for 2 people) includes a delicious dinner and breakfast, so you don’t have to worry about leaving this forest paradise. It is about a 3 minute ride to the zoo which they will provide."