sweet angel Posted February 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Would you give it a yay or nay? Last time I was in Belize, we stayed at the tourist area where the tender docks. Would like to see a little more of the port, but haven't read much good. There's got to be something other than ruins to see? Not into tubing, snorkeling, ziplining, etc. Not opposed to hanging on a beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingPixie Posted February 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I really enjoyed the Belize Zoo. We went 4 years ago, on a combo tour with Altun Ha. The ruins were the original focus of the day, but I actually remember the zoo more fondly! It's really cute- located in natural surroundings with animal habitats integrated into the rainforest. It's all native Belizean animals, most of which were rescued at various points. It definitely isn't as big as an average American zoo, but it's done really well, and you can get MUCH closer to the animals than you usually can in the US. When we went, there was a baby jaguar, and one of the zookeepers was outside his enclosure with us. The zookeeper called him, and we were able to pet him through the cage, as long as the keeper had his head. So cool! I also got to hold a boa constrictor across my shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet angel Posted February 23, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for responding! We'd probably end up doing the ruins/zoo too, if we decide to go ahead with it. Did you book thru the ship or a private excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingPixie Posted February 23, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We used shoretrips, and it ended up being two of us, and one other couple with a guide. It was a very good experience, but I wonder if I couldn't have done it cheaper otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet angel Posted February 24, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Okay thanks. Was curious because it's a tender port and I'm wondering what happens if the weather prevents us from being able to tender. Through the ship we'd be refunded...not sure about a private company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingPixie Posted February 24, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Most of the private companies refund your money if your ship doesn't visit the port, but just check to be sure. I had actually been misinformed about whether our ship stayed on Eastern time, or changed the clocks to port time, so we were an hour later arriving than I told them I'd be. Because they knew my ship, they knew what time to expect me and were waiting right where they said they'd be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osubuckeye5 Posted April 25, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2012 We went to the zoo last week and it was fun :) We got a short tour of the city as well and our tour guides were very informative. I thought it was a good excursion. And we booked through Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spohttey Posted April 27, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I had read that the trails or walkways at the zoo were rough and that some elderly visitors turned back. I will have my daughter with me and she is hesitant to walk on uneven surfaces (it's a sensory thing with her autism). Were the walkways rocky/rough/hilly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisergrandma Posted April 27, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 27, 2012 We have been there twice and loved it! It is much different from a zoo in the US. It is smaller and more rustic. All of the animals are native to Belize. The paths are not paved - they are dirt. I did not find anything rough or rocky. We are from age 4 to 63 - no one had a problem and everyone had a great time. I highly recommend it. We used a local at the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingingPixie Posted April 27, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I recall the same thing as cruisergrandma- it's been a while, but I feel like the paths are like really well-packed hiking paths in a park- so not paved, and would be difficult in a wheelchair or with most strollers, but not a problem at all on foot. The way the zoo is set up, it really feels like you're taking a walk in the woods- except that you're a whole lot more likely to see wildlife :). I'm not sure how uneven a path would have to be to cause problems for your daughter, but I'm guessing she'd probably be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozFoolz Posted May 24, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 24, 2012 We have been there twice and loved it! It is much different from a zoo in the US. It is smaller and more rustic. All of the animals are native to Belize. The paths are not paved - they are dirt. I did not find anything rough or rocky. We are from age 4 to 63 - no one had a problem and everyone had a great time. I highly recommend it. We used a local at the dock. So you just arranged this after arriving? How many in your tour group? How long was the ride to the zoo and how long were you at the zoo? Cost per person? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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