Z is for Zoo of Belize
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is a zoo in Belize, located some 47 kilometres west of Belize City on the Western Highway. Set in 12 hectares, the zoo was founded in 1983 by Sharon Matola. It is home to more than 175 animals of about 48 species, all native to Belize. Wikipedia
Address: Mile 29 Western Hwy, La Democracia, Belize
Hours: Opens 8:30AM Tue
Area: 29 acres
Exhibits: Tapir Town, The TEC Pond, The King Vultures, Junior Buddy’s Exhibit, Spider Monkey Exhibit
Number of animals: 200
Date opened: 1983; 1991 in current location
No. of species: 48