Belize Zoo from the Belize City cruise port

Nature50-60 minutes by taxi1.5-2 hours at the zoo; about 4 hours totalFits a typical call

A 12-hectare zoo of native Belizean species, including jaguars and tapirs, with many animals rescued or orphaned. Mile 29 on the George Price Highway.

Getting there from the ship

From
Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing
Travel time
50-60 minutes by taxi · 47 km
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Belize City taxi fares.
Cost
Visitor adult BZ$40 (about US$20), child 3–12 BZ$10. Tours with transport about US$70–85.
Time to allow
1.5-2 hours at the zoo; about 4 hours total

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Belize City call you have up to 4 h 15 min at Belize Zoo, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-2 hours at the zoo), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship anchors
    Tenders usually start running within the first hour; tour groups go first.
  2. 2
    9:45 am · At Belize Zoo
    50-60 minutes by taxi from Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing.
  3. 3
    2:00 pm · Leave Belize Zoo by
    That gets you back to the tender dock an hour before all aboard, with time for the tender queue.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Belize City; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Open Mon-Sat 8:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00), Sundays and holidays to 16:30. Combines easily with Altun Ha or the Baboon Sanctuary.

Belize City cruise port: Belize Zoo FAQ

How far is Belize Zoo from the Belize City cruise port?

From Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing it is 50-60 minutes by taxi, about 47 km. Belize City is a tender port, so add 30 to 45 minutes to get ashore first.

How much does it cost to visit Belize Zoo?

Visitor adult BZ$40 (about US$20), child 3–12 BZ$10. Tours with transport about US$70–85.

How much time do you need at Belize Zoo?

Allow 1.5-2 hours at the zoo; about 4 hours total. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Belize City call you have up to 4 h 15 min at Belize Zoo, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-2 hours at the zoo), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Belize Zoo on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 50-60 minutes by taxi from Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing. Open Mon-Sat 8:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00), Sundays and holidays to 16:30. Combines easily with Altun Ha or the Baboon Sanctuary.

Tours that go to Belize Zoo

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