Author: Michael Windelspecht

Join us on March 16, 2022 for a live, all-day marine biology EdVenture! Inspire EdVentures and the Tobacco Caye Marine Station bring you to the coast of Belize for an immersive experience with their spring Lionfish Tournament.  Throughout the day we will be streaming events live from the Marine Station. …

Belize, a tiny country sandwiched between Mexico and Guatemala, isn’t exactly a commonly known location in Boone. But this tropical nation in Central America nevertheless has a major connection to the North Carolina High Country. For the past decade, Inspire EdVentures – a Boone-based company that focuses on innovative educational …

If you have spent any time on our site you would’ve quickly noticed that we have a special fondness for big cats, and especially of course, jaguars. Since our earliest visits to the rainforests of Belize, we have been intrigued and inspired by these majestic animals. As scientists, we always …

Learn about how you can help support tapir conservation at the Belize Zoo!

To celebrate Earth Day 2021 we want to send your class on a virtual tour to Belize and the “Best Little Zoo In The World! From jaguars to tapirs, spider monkeys and scarlet macaws, the Belize Zoo is the center for wildlife conservation in the region. These highly interactive tours …

Take Your Class or Group on a Virtual Tour of the Belize Zoo! The Belize Zoo has recently announced the launch of a new educational experience for teachers and students abroad. Using the power of teleconferencing platforms, we are now able to bring the wonderful wildlife of Belize right into …

What is a Tapir? The Central American Tapir (Tapirus bairdii), also known as the Baird’s Tapir or Mountain cow, is the largest indigenous mammal in Central America.  They superficially resemble large pigs, with mature adults weighing between 150 – 300 kg (330 – 660 pounds). The body length ranges between …

Our Howler Monkey Friends! What’s that sound? If you are visiting the Belize Zoo and hear an almost unnatural low guttural call, then you are probably not too far from the home of one of our favorite stops in the Zoo – the howler monkeys. Black howler monkeys are the …