The Belize Zoo is located at Mile 29 on the George Price Highway, roughly halfway between Belize City and Belmopan. It is a 30 minute drive from Belize City or the international airport, and 20 minute drive from Belmopan.

The public bus system stops at the Zoo’s entrance, and there are buses roughly every half hour from either direction. On Sundays and holidays the buses are less frequent.

Taxis from the international airport or water taxi and cruise ship terminals also offer chartered transport to and from the Zoo.

Yes. The Belize Zoo is the first and only nature destination in Belize that is accessible to visitors with physical disabilities. All our pathways allow for use by wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers. We have a limited number of wheelchairs available for complementary use. An accessible bathroom facility is also available on site.

A proper tour of the Zoo can take between an hour and two hours. However, the time allotted for any tour group or independent visitor can be dependent on the visitor, time limitations, and personal interest.

The Zoo is roughly 30 acres in size, and has over 40 species viewable to the public. There is roughly a mile of winding pathways used to navigate the grounds.

Yes. Our Tropical Education Center is located just a mile away from the Zoo, and offers a variety of lodging options, as well as meals, and airport transfers.

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All our pathways are outdoors, and, while there are some shelters spread out around the Zoo for sun and rain, remember we are in the humid Neotropics!

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes (flip-flops and sandals are no match for bugs), insect repellent, baseball cap/hat, sunshades, sunblock or long-sleeved shirts, raincoat/umbrella, small backpack, and a water bottle are all recommended depending on the time of year you visit.

Pets are not allowed at the Zoo or TEC.

On World Wildlife Day 2024, we launched our interactive map, the first of its kind for tourism destinations in Belize!

With this dynamic new technology, you can plan your route around the Zoo, book tickets in advance, see what animal experiences are available, and more!

Click HERE for our interactive map.

The Belize Zoo has a large parking lot, a picnic area, and a small children’s playground. Restrooms are located in the parking lot.

The Visitors’ Center has complimentary storage lockers for guests, as well as free Wi-Fi.

The Wild Ting Gift Shop stocks local arts & crafts, zoo souvenirs, and snacks.

The Harpy Cafe has a full menu, all-day breakfast, drinks, and an assortment of pastries and desserts baked daily. To view the menu and order ahead for groups, contact frontdesk@belizezoo.org or WhatsApp +501-613-4966.

If you are interested in professional filming and/or photography while visiting the Zoo, kindly contact frontdesk@belizezoo.org for more details.

Yes. The Belize Zoo offers a variety of unique tours and life-changing encounters with the wonderful wildlife in our care.

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• Feeding, touching, harassing, or harming any wildlife (including plants) is not tolerated.
• Only staff and tour guides employed by TBZTEC are permitted to conduct animal experiences. Guests and external guides are not permitted to have any interactions with wildlife at the Zoo without supervision by our staff.
• All visitors must remain on designated pathways and keep all body parts behind barriers at all times.
• Children must be accompanied and supervised by adults.
• Outside food items can only be eaten in the picnic areas of the parking lot. Food and snacks purchased from the Cafe or Gift Shop must be eaten in the Visitors’ Center or parking lot.
• Food and alcoholic drinks are not permitted on the Zoo grounds.
• Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted on the Zoo grounds.
• Properly dispose of garbage in the designated bins provided throughout the grounds.
• The Belize Zoo is a non-governmental organization (NGO) which operates on private property, and reserves the right to escort any visitor off the premises for misconduct, and/or threat to safety and well-being of other visitors, staff, and wildlife.