Many North Americans have this misconception that Belize is a distant and forgotten land deep in the rainforests of Central America. It is, in fact, only a two hour flight from Florida or a just a few hour drive from Mexico. This tiny country with an area of 8,867 square miles is unique because it was the only British colony in the region where English is the official language and Elizabeth II is still the queen.

The reality is that we are in the rain forest. Even in the Belize Zoo, animals will be animals. The Tapir is the National Animal of Belize & sometimes may have a wild way of greeting you.