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ACES Wildlife Rescue
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.
Community and Society
ACES Raises Over $1,100 With Valentine’s “Heal Your Heartbreak” Croc Feeding Fundraiser
ACES Wildlife Rescue, a registered nonprofit and one of Belize’s largest wildlife sanctuaries, hosted a quirky Valentine’s Day fundraiser in San Pedro, drawing donors with a crocodile-sized twist on heartbreak. The event, titled “Heal Your Heartbreak,” ran during the first two weeks of February at the ACES sanctuary, located just south of Grand Caribe. Sponsors purchased a dead chicken, named it after an ex, and received a video of it being fed to one of the sanctuary’s crocodiles. The initiative raised over $1,100 to support ACES’ rescue operations.
Community and Society
SAGA and ACES Hold Holiday Fundraisers to Sustain Vital Animal and Wildlife Services
As 2025 ends, two of Ambergris Caye’s most essential animal-welfare organizations, SAGA Humane Society and ACES Wildlife Rescue, are appealing to the community for support through their annual fundraising initiatives. Both nonprofits play crucial roles in maintaining the island’s health, safety, and environmental balance, yet neither receives government funding. Their year-end campaigns aim to secure the resources needed to continue operations into the new year.