Coral Breeze Tours -- Belize Zoo & Nature Tour

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If you want to see Belize's wildlife up close and personal, there's no better place than the country's unique zoo. Our Belize Zoo & Monkey Bay Tour will introduce you to many of the creatures that have made Belize a nature-lover's paradise. You'll also have an opportunity to explore the habitat of Belize's Howler Monkeys (aka "baboons") and catch the sights in historical Belize City.

Your tour begins at the Belize Tourism Village, the docking area for all cruise ship tenders. A few steps from your tender, you will meet our team at the Wet Lizard Restaurant and Bar. From there, an air-conditioned passenger van will transport you to the Belize Zoo.

Founded in 1983, the Belize Zoo began as a sort of "retirement home" for wild animals which had been used in the filming of documentaries about the rainforests of Central America. The zoo has since expanded its mission to serve as a sanctuary and rehabilitation center for injured, abused, and orphaned wildlife.

The Belize Zoo sprawls over 29 acres of tropical savanna and boasts more than 125 exhibits of animals native to Belize. Wherever possible, zoo authorities have recreated conditions that mimic the natural habitats of the zoo's residents. With its emphasis on education, the Belize Zoo extends a particular welcome to outside visitors.

After your zoo visit, you'll travel deeper into the rainforest to explore the habitat of Belize's famous Black Howler Monkeys. Referred to locally as "baboons", the howler monkeys are known for their high-pitched howl, which can be heard at least a mile away. They spend most of their time in the treetops of the rainforest, living mainly on leaves and fruit. The howler monkeys share their habitat with a rich variety of other rainforest species, including anteaters, iguanas, foxes, armadillos, parrots, toucans, hummingbirds, and other tropical wildlife. With the help of your guide, you'll learn how to spot some of the many creatures native to Belize.

Your tour concludes with sightseeing of historical Belize City along the drive back to the Tourism Village. Generally overlooked by tourists, Belize City is in fact a bustling, colorful town that features Victorian architecture from the British colonial era. Your guide will be sure to give you an insider's perspective on Belize's distinctive and diverse cultural mix.

Once you reach the Tourism Village, you're welcome to visit the Wet Lizard for a refreshing drink or quick bite. Time permitting, you will be able to browse the local shops before catching your tender back to the ship.

Tour Options (Prices in US Dollars)

Adults

$65

Full tour

Children (ages 3-12)

$59

Full tour

Infants under three years of age are free.

Money-Saving Discounts

Group Discount Special:
Reserve a group of 8 or more and get a 10 percent discount on your total price.

Approximate Tour Itinerary

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The timetable below represents the tour activities from start to finish. All tours are scheduled to fit within the port time of cruise ships arriving in Belize.

Start Tour	Meet Tour Leader.
10 Minutes	Boarding your tour van.
35 Minutes	Travel to the Belize Zoo.
120 Minutes	Tour the Belize Zoo.
60 Minutes	Explore Howler Monkey Habitat.
45 Minutes	Tour Belize City en route to the Tourism Village.

Upon completion of your reservation, you will receive a detailed confirmation message by email. (Please check the "spam" folder of your email account if you don't receive it within a few minutes.) In addition, we will email you a message containing meeting instructions and other suggestions as your tour date approaches.

More Information

Length of Tour: 4 hours, 30 minutes

The tour length is an estimate. We adjust the length of our tours to fit the cruise ship itineraries of our guests.

Location of Tour Departure:
Your tour departs from the Tourism Village in Belize City (the dock area where the cruise ship tender boats drop off their passengers). Our meeting point is the Wet Lizard Bar & Restaurant, which is located between terminals 3 and 4.

Our tours are scheduled to fit within the port time of the cruise ships arriving in Belize City. We monitor the cruise ship tender schedules and plan our tour itineraries to give you plenty of time to return back to your ship.

What to Bring:
Comfortable Shoes
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Your belongings are secured in our van during the tour.

Level of Physical Exertion:
The grounds of the Belize Zoo are open and accessible. Since the zoo sprawls over 29 across, seeing all the exhibits will require a good deal of walking. Shaded areas are available, although many spots are exposed to the sun. Visitors seeking to avoid physical exertion or prolonged exposure to the sun may wish to bypass some areas of the zoo.

Refunds and Balance Payments:
Your deposit is fully refundable if you cancel your reservation at least 3 days before your tour. In addition, you will receive a full refund if your cruise ship does not stop in Belize for any reason, or if weather conditions or other factors force us to cancel your reservation. Balance payments in Belize must be paid in cash with U.S. dollars. If you wish to pay your balance in advance by credit card, a surcharge of 4 percent of the payment amount will be charged to your credit card.

Questions? Find your answer in our Frequently Asked Questions.