Often called the best little zoo in the world, The Belize Zoo now has a national title to match.
The zoo has been named Site of the Year at the 2026 National Tourism Awards.
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The Belize Tourism Board recognized it for offering visitors a special opportunity to experience more of what Belize has to offer, and for the care taken to maintain the facility.
Founded by the late Sharon Matola, the zoo is home to native Belizean wildlife, including jaguars, tapirs and scarlet macaws, and is a favourite stop for families travelling the George Price Highway between Belize City and the west.
The award follows another milestone. Earlier this month, the zoo hosted the celebration marking the completion of the Maya Forest Corridor, which includes its own Sharon Matola Wildlife Sanctuary of more than 2,600 acres.
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