For those who might be confused, I just wanted to explain that The Belize Zoo is not a conventional 'zoo' by any stretch of the imagination. It is a conservation, research and education centre. The animals there were either orphaned, injured in the wild and in need of rehabiliation, rescued or relocated from other zoological societies. They are all native to Belize and kept in large enclosures in a natural habitat. Don't be surpised if, when you visit, you find it difficult to see some of the animals as the Zoo is designed with the animals in mind. I highly recommend that anyone who visits Belize, takes the time to go to Belize Zoo. By doing so, they will be supporting important conservation work as well as getting the rare opportunity to see endangered species such as the Jaguar and Harpy Eagle up close.