belize zoo final
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To focus on teaching visitors about the wildlife of Belize through encountering the animals in their natural habitat.
The goal is take care of the animals of Belize.
To protect and conserve Belize's natural resources. Stop cutting down the rain forest.
“The Greatness of a Nation and its moral progress can be judged in the way its animals are treated” by Mohammad Gandhi
These are animals that you will find in Belize.
Native means being in a place or environment where something was born.
Where were you born?
What is your native country?
(Talk about this with a partner)
Giraffes and zebras are native to Africa and not Belize.
So what are some animals native to Belize?
Can you guess a few?
Collared Aracari Toucan
We observed these
birds interacting
with each other and
people for 30
minutes. We
observed only one
interaction with
another bird. No
interactions with
people. These birds
do not seem very
social.
Tapir Caution Sign
Selsa (Tour Guide for
the Belize Zoo)
posted 3 signs along
a highway in hopes
that people would
slow down and not
hit the tapir. Sees
someone took 2 out
of 3 signs. During
our visit he had to
pick up a tapir that
was hit by a driver.
Sharon and Junior
Sharon introduces us
to Junior Jaguar. She
rewards him for
obeying her signal to
roll over.
Are very destructive to landscapes
Are very aggressive
Travel in packs of 20-300
Are omnivores (eat both plants and animals-like fruit)
Have a scent that they secrete…boy do they smell!
What other information did you hear?
CreditsA special thanks to my classmates from Belize 2
Group (June, 2013) for sharing photos , and some photos were used from the Belize Zoo
website .
http://www.belizezoo.org/newsletters/april-the-tapir-turns-30.html
This power point is not for sale and is only to be used for educational purposes.
First – With your group, write the definition of native.
Second- With your group see how many animals you can list that are native to Belize.
FYI
You can list any animal that you have seen in this PowerPoint.
Up Close and Personal
Do you think children should have a relationship that is up close and personal? That means that you should be able to touch and handle animals. Children should be allowed to pet animals when they walk up to a zoo cage.
or Step Back That Animal is Wild
Do you think children should not be able to touch animals when they walk up to their cage? Children should respect wild animals and think about the animal’s personal space.