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American Crocodile Education Sanctuary
Community and Society
Team Chingon wins 2019 San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade
With their brilliantly lit vessel, proclaiming 'let it snow', Team Chingon won the 2019 Annual Lighted Boat Parade, which ushers in the holiday season on Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
One year later: Organizers reflect on BIG GARBAGE CLEAN UP Campaign
It has been one year since the San Pedro Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (SP BTIA) along with the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES) and the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) organized the biggest clean-up campaign on the island to date. Held from November 9 to 12, 2018, the clean-up campaign aimed to raise awareness on the improper garbage disposal on Ambergris Caye.
Accidents & Disasters
Woman attacked by crocodile south of San Pedro Town
A female tourist was attacked by an estimated 10 to 12-foot crocodile while swimming in the sea on Monday, August 12th after 9PM.
Community and Society
2019 Ambergris Caye’s Camp Starfish brings joy to special island children
Under the yearly theme: “We are more alike than different,” the free one-week camp not only focuses on children with learning and physical disabilities but also provides them with an outlet to explore their creative abilities.
Community and Society
Caye International Bank hosts children from Samuel Haynes Institute of Excellence
The field trip aimed to offer the children an unforgettable experience before they demolish the existing structure to make way for the new Belize Marriott Residences Ambergris Caye Resort.
Conservation
ACES relocates another Anteater on Ambergris Caye
When hotel employees found an anteater wandering its grounds, they called ACES and with the aid of Saga Humane Society, were able to relocated the displaced animal.
Environment
ACES organize Earth Day lagoon clean-up
The clean-up started around 9AM outside the San Pedrito canal on the mangroves side, opposite from Captain Iguanas. Garbage collected included a lot of glass and plastic bottles, old sofa’s, a rusted fridge, plastic bags, hangers, shoes, lots of household garbage.
Community and Society
Annual Masquerade Ball Fundraiser hosted at Holiday Hotel
Proceeds from this event will benefit Hope Haven Children’s Shelter & SHINE Community Center and American Crocodile Education Sanctuary. Organizers would also like to thank everyone who attended and made the Masquerade Ball a success!