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April the Tapir turns 30!April the Tapir turns 30! And what a celebration it was! Over 250 people came to the zoo and big smiles were seen everywhere. Environmental Educato... Read More... 
The Lucky Boy TransformationThe Lucky Boy Transformation OK! It is “True Confessions” time. At The Belize Zoo, when we received our emaciated rescued black jaguar in mid July, ... Read More... 
30 Years Old and Soaring!30 Years Old and Soaring!The Belize Zoo has been a part of the nation’s profile for thirty years now. And, to celebrate this important time, a specia... Read More... 
Sign of the TimesSign of the TimesA fun coincidence occurred at The Best Little Zoo in the World. Thirty years to the very day when a small wooden sign was placed in... Read More...  |
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A first time proud Dad is Frankie the Jaguar, originally from Frank's Eddy village on the Western Highway , and now a happy resident at The Philadelphia Zoo. Frankie, with his Philadelphia Zoo exotic new name, "Jutai", has an inspiring story. Left as a cub in the forests bordering the community of Frank's Eddy, it was believed that his mother was shot for preying upon cattle in the area. Less than one year old, Frankie was brought to the Zoo in a sack. Immediately after letting the cat out of the bag, TBZ officials begin giving Frankie tender loving care.
It was a great day for a very great animal. April the Tapir's 28th birthday celebration at the Zoo was kicked off with an amazing performance by the Belize Tumbler's Association. Talented young acrobats wowed the crowd with their aerial twists and turns. What a performance!! Then, over 100 children along with teachers and parents, joined together to bring birthday wishes to April. First, the "Mountain Cow Song" was sung by the La Democracia Pre-school Gibnuts.
All of us at The Belize Zoo are so happy about the Belize Telemedia Limited’s (BTL) 2011 Telephone Directory. Why, you ask? Because, the cover is graced by our very own Jaguar Ambassador, Junior Buddy! This eye-catching photo was taken by Telemedia’s senior graphic representative, Mr. Stephen Yarwood. So exciting! With appropriate ceremony and applause, the new Telemedia Telephone Directory was officially unveiled at the Zoo on Friday, the 1st of April.
2011 was truly a "baby boom" year for the TBZ. It seemed that everyone, from crocs to deer to mottled owls, was bringing new life into this world. The landmark birth this year, however, happened on March 15th. Zoo staff had been crossing their fingers for months before, ever since Veterinarian Dr George Kolias, of Cornell University in New York, had confirmed our 5 year old Tapir "Navidad" to indeed be with calf! So, on this wonderful day, Navidad added a new member to the TBZ Tapir squad, and the first Tapir ever born at the Zoo, "Marchismo"!