Georgia Buckeye Posted January 29, 2009 #1 Share Posted January 29, 2009 We are sailing on the Spirit-Western Caribbean beginning February 8th with a port of call in Belize City Thursday February 12th. We have read marvelous things about the Belize Zoo which seems to be about 30 miles from the dock. Unfortunately NCL does not have a tour there. We have seen some listings through other tour companies and there is of course the taxi option. Does anyone have any experience with the zoo or getting there an back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted January 29, 2009 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'll say upfront that I know NOTHING about the Belize Zoo, but if there were ever two words I WOULDN'T want put together, it's "Belize" and "Zoo." I love Belize, don't get me wrong, but it's a little rough around the edges and doesn't scream "captive animal-friendly" to me. Can I suggest cave tubing? It's a ton of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Buckeye Posted January 29, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I understand your point but this website go me excited especially the news video http://www.belizezoo.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted January 29, 2009 #4 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Belize Zoo from http://www.belizezoo.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuridog Posted January 29, 2009 #5 Share Posted January 29, 2009 If you end up going to the Belize Zoo, don't expect too much. The zoo could be seen in about 15 minutes at the most. The tour guide was not very knowledgeable about the eating habits, mating habits...etc of the animals. Not much provided by the guide, but there are a few signs you can read. We basically walked around in the same circle for about an hour, jumping back in forth between the left and right-hand side. There isn't as many animals there, as the zoos we are accustomed to here in the States. That being said, if you aren't interested in cave tubing, snorkeling or scuba diving there isn't much else to see on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyLovesNCL Posted January 29, 2009 #6 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I did an NCL excursion 2 years ago that included the zoo, lunch and a boat ride where we saw lots of birds, iguanas, etc., and lots of beautiful countryside. I'm surprised tehy're not offering it for your cruise. I enjoyed the zoo. Yes, it is small, but is nicely done in the sense that the animals are indigenous and in their native habitat. They are very preservation and education minded, as much for the locals as the tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bqkali Posted January 29, 2009 #7 Share Posted January 29, 2009 The zoo is directly on the way to the cave tubing area. We booked a tour through Jaguar Paw and they will let you add on a zoo stop to any of their activities. I would recommend spending the day cave tubing with a zoo stop either on the way to tubing or on the way back. They have other activities too if tubing does not appeal to you...or I'm sure other tour operators might let you add on this option too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Buckeye Posted January 29, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I appreciate the insights. One can only learn so much from the website and it is always much more helpful to hear from those who have done it. A two hour round trip for a thirty minute visit doesn't seem worth it no matter how noble the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted January 29, 2009 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Georgia Buckeye - welcome to cruise critic - there is a roll call for the Spirit Feb 8th cruise - why not come and join in the fun of our little group - here's the direct link to our roll call: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=734996&page=13 Come on over Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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