A Wildlife Adventure

Traveler Type: Cruise Passenger.
Activity Type: River cruise and tour of the Belize Zoo. 
Skill Activity Level: Beginners to experienced. 

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

After a brief tender ride to Belize City you will board a motor launch for a guided 
tour of the nearby Olde Belize River.  On this scenic waterway you will see crocodiles, 
howler monkeys, iguanas, and lots of birds.  Turtles, manatees, and dolphins are frequently 
spotted as well.  Lush tropical foliage lines this waterway and several small farms dot 
the riverbanks. Some 20 miles upstream you will disembark at The Olde Belize River Tavern 
for a tasty Belizean lunch and refreshments.  
From here you will then travel by road to Belize's famous wildlife habitat known as the 
Belize Zoo.  This facility is home to the endemic species of the region that are cared for in 
their natural environment.  Walkways and marked trails provide access to the different 
areas of the habitat where the animals can be spotted.  Five species of cats: Jaguars, 
Ocelots, Pumas, Jaguarundi, and Margays can all be seen.  If not spotted on the river the 
Great Jabiru Stork can be seen here.  Belize's national animal, The Tapir (known locally as 
the mountain cow), can also be visited.

SITES PASSED/PHOTOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITIES

Scenic Old Belize River.
Wildlife on the river (crocodiles, monkeys, birds, dolphins, manatees) and 35 species of 
animals native to Belize at The Belize Zoo.  

Tour Timetable:

Passengers will depart in the morning both by boat for the river portion, and by road for 
the zoo portion.  Groups meet up at lunchtime and then complete the itinerary.  
(i.e.  AM River  PM The Belize Zoo or AM The Belize Zoo PM River.)
		

To	From	Description
0.00	0.30	Tendering & boarding of coaches.		 
0.30	2.45	Cruise on the river.				 	
2.45	3.45	Lunch at Olde River Tavern. (Bathroom) 		
3.45	4.30	Bus transfer to Belize Zoo.			 
4.30	5.45	Tour at the Belize Zoo. (Bathroom)		 	
5.45	6.30	Return drive to Belize Tourism Village.