The Belize Maya Forest Corridor is now fully connected, marking a major milestone for conservation in Belize.
On November 5, 2026, The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, a member of the Belize Maya Forest Trust, hosted conservation partners to celebrate the achievement. More than 3,500 acres have been added to the corridor, completing the link between protected lands and creating a stronger, more connected landscape for wildlife and people.
The milestone is the result of years of work by the Belize Maya Forest Trust, the Government of Belize, rural communities, conservation organizations, landowners and other partners.
The Belize Zoo’s role
The Belize Zoo says it is proud to be part of the effort. Its Sharon Matola Wildlife Sanctuary, covering more than 2,600 acres of protected land, also forms part of the corridor.
The zoo congratulated the Belize Maya Forest Trust, the government and everyone who helped make the connection possible. “Conservation is never the work of one organization,” the zoo said. “It takes commitment, collaboration, and people working together toward a shared vision.”
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Why it matters
Wildlife corridors allow animals such as jaguars, tapirs and other wide ranging species to move safely between protected areas, helping maintain healthy populations and genetic diversity. A connected landscape also protects the forests, watersheds and natural resources that Belizean communities depend on.
For visitors, the milestone strengthens Belize’s reputation as one of the region’s leading conservation destinations, where rainforest, wildlife and ancient Maya heritage remain closely connected.
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