Pat the (Great) Cat!

Check out beautiful new book, Pat the (Great) Cat: A Jaguar's Journey, about one of TBZ's most famous alumni!! The book's web site, linked on the title, takes you on a wonderful journey. Please visit the link above for a book preview and synopsis, photo gallery, links, information on The Literacy Project, and information for teachers and parents!

"The amazing new book, Pat the (Great) Cat, A Jaguar’s Journey is the result of a literacy project that brought together children from the United States and from Belize, Central America, to tell the true story of a jaguar who found his world forever changed as people came to share his land."

To order a copy of this wonderful book, please visit the following link, HERE!

Congratulations to devoted friend of The Belize Zoo Nancy Kennedy for spearheading this special project!

Sharon Matola Honored As Belizean Patriot!

We couldn't say it better than The Belize Zoo Facebook page!

A HUGE congratulations to our Founding Director and fearless leader, Sharon Matola, on being honoured as a Belizean Patriot for outstanding contributions to education and wildlife conservation!! Her 30 years of dedication to the country, people, and wildlife of Belize earned her a Meritorious Service Award, presented by Belize's Prime Minister.

The big event took place on September 15, 2011. Congratulations on this prestigious honor, Sharon!