At the Zoo

Arriving at The Belize Zoo, Central America's finest zoo, is like stepping into the rainforest. It is jammed with local flora which creates a great environment for the animals to thrive in. None of the animals have been taken from the wild, and the founder of the zoo, Sharon Matola, spends most of her time educating people about conservation and the importance of biodiversity. It is considered "the best little zoo in the world." As soon as we arrived we all got to wrap a boa around our neck. Other highlights include the Jaguar (above), Keel-billed Toucan (below), Harpy Eagle, Scarlet Macaw, Tapir, Spider Monkey, and the deadly Fer de lance. Many considered the River Otter their favorite.