Wildtracks Has New Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility 

Wildtracks has unveiled its newly completed wildlife rehabilitation facility, backed by a $150,000 investment from the Belize Fund for Sustainable Future. The cutting-edge facility is set to significantly enhance the rehabilitation efforts for endangered species like manatees and primates, bolstering the protection of Belize’s natural heritage.

Originally built over 30 years ago for environmental education, the centre now supports manatee rehabilitation (since 2000) and primate care (since 2010), with the new facility bringing significant improvements in capacity and efficiency.

Key upgrades to the facility include dedicated food prep areas for both manatees and primates, along with a “fruit room” designed to store tropical foods like bananas and papayas. A larger, fully equipped first-aid clinic will now handle health assessments and veterinary care on-site, while expanded storage areas improve organisation and access to equipment.

Additionally, the project has trained 24 participants in project planning and grant writing, developed manatee conservation plans for Corozal Bay and Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuaries, and provided training to nine wildlife authority officers in manatee rescue and rehabilitation.