Belize Zoo - The Belize Zoo
The Belize Zoo
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, was started in 1983 as a last ditch effort to provide a home for a collection of wild animals, which had been used in making documentary films about tropical forests. Shortly after the backyard "zoo" began, it was quickly realized that its Belizean visitors were unfamiliar with the different species of wildlife which shared this country. This very aspect, formed the commitment to develop the little zoo, into a dynamic wildlife education center.
Today, The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, is settledupon 29 acres of tropical savanna, and exhibits over 125 animals, all native to Belize. The zoo keeps animals which were orphaned, born at the zoo, rehabilitated, or sent to The Belize Zoo as gifts from other zoological institutions. A visit to the zoo is the best way to get an introduction to the animals of Belize, and to understand why it is important to protect the habitats that sustain them.
We believe that this tour is an excellent introduction for you to truely understand what makes Belize so UNBELIZEABLE. The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center believes that by bringing the people of Belize closer to the animals which are their natural heritage, they will feel proud of these special resources, and want to protect them for future generations.
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, receives over 15,000 schoolchildren every year as part of the progressive education programs, and popular zoo events include: April the Tapir's birthday party, Junior the Jaguar (only jaguar in Belize, born at the zoo), Summer camps, Science Fair, Teacher Training, and Student Career Training.
Belize Cruise port
Belize Cruise port
- Sunblock
- Insect Repellant (we will be in the jungle)
- Camera to capture this once in a lifetime experience
What is included?
- Air conditioned, fully licensed and insured transportation
- Round trip transportation from your cruise ship terminal
- Certified English speaking excursion guides
- National park fees and entrance fees
- Bottled water
Belizecruisequest Cancellation policy
- Belizecruisequest will allow fully refundable cancellations, by the Guest, prior to 11 days.This means that the Guest should check the itineraries prior to entering the cancellation penalty period, which is 11 days prior to the tour date.
- If you have paid for your tour in full, the penalty for cancellation within 10 days of booking, is 50%.
- In some cases, Belizecruisequest may cancel a tour due to weather or other circumstances. In the event that the Belizecruisequest cancels the tour, you may choose between a rescheduling of the tour, a full refund of all monies paid OR a credit towards an alternative tour. If you choose to accept a credit, the difference in the cost of the alternative tour will be refunded or paid by you as applicable.
- If conditions make it impossible for the Cruiseship to anchor and disembark passengers in a timely manner, or if the vendor must cancel due to equipment or weather problems, Belizecruisequest will not allow any refund of payments.
- Delays or cancellation of airline flights or other modes of transportation used to arrive to the port or location of the Belizecruisequest activity, will not be taken into consideration in the determination of a refund for unused services.
- The Guest/ Group must notify Belizacruisequest within 12 days after the Belizecruisequest’s date of any problem that may have occurred. The notification must be in writing. Emails of the aforesaid situation must be sent to belizecruisequest@gmail.com . Belizacruisequest reserves the right to properly vet any information received, and a decision on any, partial or no refund, will be based on the information gathered.
- Group bookings are non-refundable if the tour price is based on a specific number of participants 10 Guests or less.
- Any bookings made three days in advance, will be non-refundable.
- Any Guest with special needs, Belizecruisequest will not be responsible if that Guest(s) are not satisfied with a tour, if Belizecruisequest was not properly informed of such special needs prior to the tour.
- Belizecruisequest trust that our tour operator performs adequately and delivers to the Guests the highest level of professionalism.
- Customers who dispute a Belizecruisequest credit card charge by filing chargeback notice with their credit card companies, will be charged a $50.00 USD administrative fee (per chargeback notice) by Belizecruisequest if the chargeback is ruled in our favor by the financial institution.
- Belizecruisequest is not considered ‘booked’ until the purchaser agrees to these stipulations, confirms the request, and until the payment procedures have been satisfactorily carried out.