Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic

Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic Objectives for the BWRC:
1. Provide free veterinary care to injured, orphaned, neglected or otherwise imperiled wildlife.
2.

Providing veterinary care and rehabilitation for injured, neglected, and orphaned wildlife; a voice for the humane treatment of animals
Vision: Conservation and Sustainable Development in Cooperation Establish and manage a state of the art veterinary clinic.
3. Provide small animal referral services.
4. Provide educational opportunities and training for students, professionals and interested individuals.
5. Support research in areas related to wildlife conservation.

They feel fear. They feel pain. They know what it means to be alone. But they cannot ask us for help. That’s where we co...
31/08/2026

They feel fear. They feel pain. They know what it means to be alone. But they cannot ask us for help.

That’s where we come in.

When a wild animal is injured, orphaned, or fighting for survival, its future can depend on the compassion of people willing to care and on a community willing to stand together.

It takes heart, hands, and a whole community to become the voice for those who have none.

Join us for our Annual Wildlife Gala Fundraiser an evening dedicated to giving Belize’s wildlife the care, protection, and second chances they deserve.

Saturday, November 7th, 2026
San Ignacio Resort Hotel

Click the link below for more information and to join us. (Or find the link in our Instagram bio.)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQaPIXg5oN4gSEK7cdqrx0R_F2mYMk38IVDcdVgdPGbiMRVg/viewform

Available access creates conflict. ⚠️Wildlife usually comes close to homes because something is easy to reach, whether t...
31/08/2026

Available access creates conflict. ⚠️

Wildlife usually comes close to homes because something is easy to reach, whether that is food, garbage, pet food, pets, chickens, fruit or shelter. If that access stays open, removing one animal often just makes room for another.

The best way to prevent human wildlife conflict through available access is to remove whatever is attracting the animal and secure the access point (when there are no animals inside). Prevention protects people, pets and wildlife. 🦝🛡️

31/08/2026

We are so thankful to our amazing partners up at Wildtracks for both their commitment to wildlife rehabilitation (their program has an outstanding success rate considering the challenges that come with primate rehabilitation) and for providing a safe space for non-releasable monkeys to live out their days in a fulfilling manner. It truly does take a team 🤝😊💚

28/08/2026

Join us this Friday at 1pm for August's Wildlife Ambassador Program Livestream!
As we celebrate the 15 year anniversary of BWRC this month we will look back at some of the milestones that this little clinic with a big goal has cleared.
As usual we will also be giving updates on our patients and releases, share news about upcoming events (Conference and Gala 🤩), zoonotic outbreak news and more.
Don't miss out! ✨

Wildlife Hero Nominee: Craig Gair 🦜🏆 Craig has been a friendly face at BWRC for years and always shows up just when we n...
27/08/2026

Wildlife Hero Nominee: Craig Gair 🦜🏆

Craig has been a friendly face at BWRC for years and always shows up just when we need him most! Over the years he's helped out with everything from maintenance to rescues, patient care and rehabilitation work, and even helped training new ambassadors. 👏
Craig has also dedicated his time to wildlife conservation through vital work with the Belize Raptor Center and Sanctuary and Friends for Conservation and Development, showing just how committed he is to the preservation of Belize's amazing wildlife.💚

📢 Calling all Wildlife Ambassadors to join us on October 3rd at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the 2026 Wildlife Ambassador Conference and Wildlife Hero Awards.

🏆 Nominate a Wildlife Hero:
https://forms.gle/GYas8gnqzxrpY43Z6

🤗 Register for the conference:
https://forms.gle/3g13n6QPLaGqvqdb8

It's Wildlife Wednesday so you know what that means, time to test your animal identification skills! 🐦🪪Who can tell us w...
26/08/2026

It's Wildlife Wednesday so you know what that means, time to test your animal identification skills! 🐦🪪

Who can tell us what species of bird this is❓💡🧠

Here's some hints 👇
1️⃣These birds like to hang out in the dense understory of the jungle, hidden in the shade.
2️⃣They do not build nests or use tree cavities like many birds, they actually lay their eggs in long tunnels (up to 14 feet) that they dig into vertical dirt banks to avoid predators.
3️⃣The serrations you can see on the beak here are useful for excavating their tunnels and they help this bird to secure their prey of choice- insects, lizards, frogs (though they also eat fruit). 🦎🐸🪲
4️⃣They are often seen swinging their long tails in a pendulum motion.
5️⃣They are listed as least concern by the IUCN red list but their populations are decreasing due to deforestation.
The first person to get it right can stop by the clinic for a small prize! 🏆

🦜 Illegal Wildlife Trafficking: Belize’s ParrotsParrots are among the most heavily trafficked wildlife in Belize, driven...
25/08/2026

🦜 Illegal Wildlife Trafficking: Belize’s Parrots

Parrots are among the most heavily trafficked wildlife in Belize, driven by the high demand for these charismatic, beautiful birds in the illegal pet trade. This pressure has contributed to major declines in their wild populations, especially for species such as the Scarlet Macaw and Yellow Headed Parrot.

The people who remove chicks from nests are often not keeping the birds themselves. They may receive only a small payment, while the value of each parrot increases at every step through the black market. By the time a bird reaches the final buyer, the price may be many times higher. Tragically the worst part is that many birds do not survive the stress, poor transport conditions and rough handling involved in trafficking. 💔

Parrots are especially vulnerable because they are long lived, form strong pair bonds and often return to the same nesting cavities year after year. Once a nest is known, poachers may return and remove future chicks.

Protecting parrots means reducing demand, reporting illegal activity and monitoring nesting sites like the amazing work being done by Friends for Conservation and Development. Let's allow these beautiful birds to fly free. 🌄

A heartfelt thank you to Callum Prescod for spending time with us and gaining hands-on experience in wildlife care and r...
25/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Callum Prescod for spending time with us and gaining hands-on experience in wildlife care and rehabilitation.
Currently completing his education at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, Callum chose to spend part of his journey with us to experience firsthand the dedication, patience, and teamwork involved in caring for Belize’s wildlife.

During his time at the clinic, Callum quickly became a valuable part of the team, assisting with everything from food preparation and medication administration to daily husbandry and the many behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our patients healthy and on the road to recovery. His willingness to learn, get involved, and work alongside our animal care staff made him a wonderful asset to the team.

We are always excited to welcome students and aspiring professionals who want to turn their passion for wildlife into meaningful, hands-on experience.

Thank you, Callum, for your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication. We wish you every success as you continue your journey!

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Mile 60 George Price Highway
Unitedville
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Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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