The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center COVID-19 Public Health Precaution! As a public health precaution to further assist with reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and to protect our staff, guests and the community, the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center officially closed to the public on March 23rd 2020. We endured two months of full closure, but continued to provide high quality care and enrichment for our animals through the tireless efforts of our staff, and with the incredible support of local and international donors. As of May 23rd, TBZTEC is happy to announce that we have re-opened the Zoo to the public on weekends only until further notice. Our opening hours are:

Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm, with last admission at 3:15pm.

Admission: $7BZ for adults, and $2BZ for kids (ages 3-12) Guided tours are available by reservation

Special night tours are available on Friday and Saturday nights by reservation only

Contact +5016253604 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information As a nonprofit organization, we rely on ticket sales and donations to care for our animals and staff. To ease the financial burden brought on by this pandemic, we are still gratefully accepting all local support in the form of in-kind donations of fresh produce (fruits, veggies, and meat) to help feed our 200+ animals. If you can assist, kindly contact us at +5016253604 (Cell or WhatsApp),

email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or direct message us on social media. For monetary donations click here For inquiries about future reservations at the Tropical Education Center/Belize Zoo Lodge, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Thank you for all your interest and support of "The Best Little Zoo In The World." The Belize Zoo 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 their country. This very aspect fomented the commitment to develop the little zoo into a dynamic wildlife education center. Today, The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center exhibits over 200 animals, representing over 45 native species. The Zoo keeps animals which were orphaned, rescued, born at the zoo, rehabilitated animals, or sent to The Belize Zoo as donations from other zoological institutions. The Belize Zoo has become the first nature destination in Belize that is fully accessible to visitors with physical disabilities. It is a non-governmental, non-profit organization focused on wildlife conservation through wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education. 52 Belizeans are currently employed at TBZ. 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 hope this website will be the next best thing to visiting us in person. 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 86,000 visitors annually, 13,000 being Belizean students, parents and teachers, as part of the progressive education programs, and popular zoo events including: National Tapir Day; World Croc Day; Boo at the Zoo; birthday celebrations for Panama the Harpy Eagle; Conservation Camp; teacher and tour guide workshops; and high school student career training.