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  • Belize wildlife guide 2026It’s a zoo out there! We’re not referring to the North American political scene—we’re talking about the wonderland every Belize visitor finds when they vacation on the wild side. Because 60% of Belize is forested, animals dominate much of the country, so if you’re fascinated by wildlife, you’ll be enthralled from the minute you arrive in this English-speaking nation.

    Where to find fascinating creatures? Everywhere you go. Rainforests, jungles, and the Caribbean Sea serve as homes to so many critters, even Belizeans have trouble keeping tabs on species numbers. What to look for during your stay? Visit AZ Animals.com to see the amazing number of critters it’s possible to encounter!

    Want access to Belize’s animal kingdom? Stay here

    wildlife in Belize 2026Ask frequent Belize visitors for lodging recommendations, and they’ll recommend Laru Beya Resort, a tropical haven located on the shoreline of the Placencia Peninsula where guests enjoy proximity to endless encounters by land and sea. For example, Belize is home to the only jaguar refuge in the world, so if cats fascinate you, this reserve makes a great place to start.

    Laru Beya’s Belize all-inclusive package assures you of lodgings, meals, and plenty to do and see within the resort’s environs, and the resort’s extensive tour menu offers guests opportunities to select activities that bring them into contact with the monkeys, cats, sharks, birds, turtles, tapirs, crocodiles, and other creatures that call Belize home.

    Treat the animal in your soul to these Laru Beya perks

    While coming to Belize to get your fill of land- and water-based creatures, this is also your opportunity to make sure the animal in your soul is pampered, so think about adding these creature comforts to your schedule:

    • Laru Beya’s spa services can be delivered to your digs, balcony, or massage suite. Avail yourself of services likely to make you feel as content as a purring cat.
    • Feed your mind during an exciting trip to ancient Maya ruins featuring wild animals as exterior art. The architecture and associated lore are sure to capture your imagination.
    • Go fishing. Whether you crave the excitement of the catch or want to hand your catch to Laru Beya’s culinary staff for dinner, you get bragging rights.
    • Avail yourself of onsite amenities like the pool, beach, kayaks, and Hobie Cat sailboats, bicycles, or rent a golf cart to discover this 16-mile-long peninsula.
    • Just about one mile separates the Caribbean Sea and the Placencia Lagoon, where manatees abide. If you’re lucky, you may spot one of these elusive mammals.

    Get a deal on a booking. It’s the ultimate perk for animal lovers who may not have the budget for vacations. At Laru Beya, you can even choose the deal that works best for your schedule. Going wild can be liberating, so pick your dates, reserve your escape, and let the animal in your soul run free!

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