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ACES Wildlife Rescue
Conservation
Forest Department Urges Responsible Behaviour Around Crocodiles
The Belize Forest Department (BFD), in collaboration with ACES Wildlife Rescue and the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC), is reminding residents, visitors, and businesses to exercise caution and refrain from feeding, approaching, or interacting with crocodiles in their natural habitat. The advisory follows recent reports and social media posts involving human-crocodile interactions, including a recent incident in Caye Caulker Village. While no physical contact or injury was observed in that particular incident, it underscores the importance of responsible behaviour in areas where crocodiles are present.
Community and Society
ACES Continues Wildlife Rescue Work Across Ambergris Caye
ACES Wildlife Rescue experienced one of its busiest months of the year in June, responding to an increase in wildlife emergencies driven by baby bird season and unusually windy weather. The organization rescued 28 animals, answered 51 hotline calls, and completed several key projects aimed at improving its ability to respond to the growing demand for wildlife care across San Pedro and the surrounding cayes.
Community and Society
ACES Celebrates World Crocodile Day with Fundraisers and 31-Kilometer Charity Run
ACES Wildlife Rescue celebrated World Crocodile Day on June 18th with a series of fundraising events, including bar promotions and a 31-kilometer charity run across Ambergris Caye. The initiative aimed to raise funds and awareness for the organization's ongoing wildlife rescue and conservation efforts. Participating bars offered special "Croc Tails" and "Croc Beers" in support of the campaign.
Accidents & Disasters
Caye Caulker Crocodile Incident Prompts Safety Reminder
A Caye Caulker resident, American national Nicole Robinson, was transported to Belize Specialists Hospital after being bitten by a crocodile in the early hours of April 27th. The incident occurred around 3:30AM at a popular swimming area near the Split. Despite the encounter, environmental experts advise the public not to view crocodiles as a general threat.
Conservation
Blind Crocodile Rescued in San Pedro; ACES Plans 19-Mile Charity Run
A blind female American crocodile rescued north of San Pedro Town is now under the care of the ACES Wildlife Rescue after being found disoriented near a roadside. The rescue followed reports of a crocodile near a roadside ramp, where ACES staff captured the animal. Upon examination, the crocodile was found to be completely blind, with one eye damaged from an old injury and the other recently ruptured. Now under permanent care at ACES, she requires a specially managed habitat.
Conservation
Crocodile Killing in San Pedro Highlights Rising Wildlife Violations
On March 31st, a video circulated showing a local business owner in San Pedro who killed a juvenile American crocodile. The animal was small and posed no threat. Under Belize’s wildlife protection laws, it is illegal to harm or kill protected species without permission, and such actions can lead to penalties. The incident prompted urgent calls for action from ACES Wildlife Rescue.
Conservation
ACES Wildlife Rescue Continues to Provide Critical Care for Injured Wildlife
ACES Wildlife Rescue in San Pedro has been responding to injured and displaced native animals across the Northern Cayes through a dedicated rehabilitation and release program that has served Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker since 2010. Operating as a non-profit permitted by the Belize Forest Department, the organization provides 24-hour emergency response and long-term care for wildlife affected by human activity and habitat loss.
Community and Society
Cluckington Challenge Raises $10,000 for ACES Wildlife Rescue
Ambergris Caye’s community rallied for the fourth annual Cluckington Challenge on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in San Pedro Town. The island-wide putt-putt golf event featured eight bars hosting creative 18-hole courses. Players navigated the mini-golf challenge across different venues, raising $10,000 for ACES Wildlife Rescue, the only rescue, rehabilitation, and release center serving wildlife in the northern Cayes.