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Butterfly Jungle

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

We raise the butterflies you see at our jungle, so you will see every stage of the transformation from miniscule egg through lowly caterpillar to miraculous jeweled butterfly. You can observe some very bizarre behaviour like "mud-puddle clubs", learn about butterflies' role in Belize

Cedar Cabins Botanical Trail - Butterfly Farm

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Cedar Cabins Botanical Trail & Butterfly Farm is located in Frank’s Eddy Village in Western Belize. It is specifically located 37 miles from Belize City, 5 miles from the Belize Zoo, and 14 miles from the nation’s capital Belmopan.

Accessibility is a big plus for Cedar Cabins Botanical Trail & Butterfly Farm. We are strategically placed between the zoo and the ever more popular cave-tubing at Caves Branch. Being only 3/4 mile off the Western Highway places us right in the path of any tour to attractions of Western Belize. The lush tropical forest, birds and butterflies that may be observed here, coupled with our affordable prices, makes Cedar Cabins Botanical Trail & Butterfly Farm an irresistible stop for eco-travelers and wildlife enthusiasts, during any travel to Belize. Come experience ecotourism in the true sense!

Green Hills Butterfly Farm

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

reservations: (501) 820-4017. You can contact us at meerman(at)biological-diversity.info
Located in the Cayo district, between limestone hills covered with lush vegetation you will find "Green Hills", the Belize Butterfly Ranch and Botanical Collections. Flocks of butterflies, from brilliant blue to gorgeous orange, dazzling yellow to intriguing gray, fly freely in a 2,700 sq. ft., beautifully landscaped flight area: The largest live butterfly display in Belize.

The Rearing Facilities

Dozens of native butterfly species are being reared at Green Hills (see list). Most of these will be shipped to butterfly houses in the United States where they will delight thousands of visitors. But always a number of these butterflies are being retained in order to maintain our own breeding stock.

Visitors facilities
Green Hills has a small gift shop and Guests are welcome to use our covered picnic spot furnished with tables and seats.

The Research Facilities
Green Hills is research orientated. The main flight area makes it possible to study interactions between different butterfly species. A checklist to the butterflies of Belize was produced here and a fieldguide to the butterflies of Belize is in preparation. In addition, there is ongoing research in other known in Belize for their environmental and ecological studies. Much attention is also devoted to conservation activities.

Jaguar Paw Jungle Resort

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

Cave Tubing, Jungle Canopy Zip Line, Butterfly Farm, Zorbing Down Hill inside a 11 foot ball and so much more to do.
Jaguar Paw is full of surprises. It suddenly appears like a mirage among the fan palms and tropical flowers at the bottom of a steep, rocky road.. The architectural motif of the main building and its satellites is Mayan, of course, with bas relief of god heads on the exterior walls. But would you expect a spectacular dining room and bar with 25-foot ceilings and a water wall waiting there for you in the middle of the jungle? Or would you expect to find guest rooms uniquely decorated with such novelties as lace shower curtains, puppets on the ceiling, or furnishings made from the stones and trees of the jungle itself? Or how about a pristine swimming pool awaiting the moonlight swimmer?

Equally surprising is that when a new morning begins, so do the adventures. On the 200-acres of Jaguar Paw are the mouths of three awesome caves with vestiges of their use by Mayan ancestors. With guests in boats or wearing inner tubes experienced guides lead the way through the labyrinth of waterways connecting the caves. But without getting their feet wet guests aided by a knowledgeable guide can stalk the jungle paths for signs of wild animals, to spot some of the more than 500 species of birds, to recognize the medicinal herbs, and to hear about the jungle ghosts from the Belizean Bushmen who believe in them. And, not far in either direction from the resort are ancient ruins awaiting exploration.

Three years in the making, Jaguar Paw was opened in late January by Donna Young, a former food and beverage manager, and Cy Young, a businessman. "We don't believe that people who love the jungle have to live like Tarzan and Jane to enjoy their adventure," says Donna Young. "We're betting that after a strenuous day our guests will want perhaps a cool drink, a hot shower, a good gourmet meal, and comfortable bed."

If you have just checked in and wish to acclimate yourself to the facility, a hundred yard walk on the road you just came in on will take you to the Caves Branch River and the mouth of one of our smaller caves. Don't be afraid of the dark, at night the cave is subtly illuminated providing a romantic setting for a late night dip.

If you follow the walkway to the right of the main building, you will find our aviary and gift shop just past the swimming pool. A further walk past the pool just ten minutes beyond our employee quarters, a jungle path will lead you to one of the largest and most spectacular caves in Belize. We also have nine miles of trails varying in degrees of difficulty, so please consult with the front desk before exploring these on your own.

Orchid Garden Restaurant-Museum

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:23:03 GMT

The Orchid Garden Restaurant is a full service, fine Belizean / Taiwanese cuisine, located at mile 14.5 Western Highway. We provide exceptional quality meals, in a natural and pleasant dining atmosphere. The restaurant with its stone wall is complimented by bamboo windows. Our natural mahogany log tables and hanging orchids enhance the tropical rainforest environment. Come and dine with us to have an unforgettable experience before you leave Belize.

Belize History in Bottles Museum is the first public display from Mr. Emory Kings bottle collection. He is considered by many to be a foremost authority on Belizean History. The museum features bottles from as far back as 1670. Displays include glass & ceramic used for wine, whiskey, champagne, jam, beer, cosmetics, food, medicine, and ink.

Emory King: The Man Behind the Bottles: The name Emory King is probably recognized by more people in Belize, (and thousands of people abroad) than any other, except the Right Hon. George Price, the Father of our Country, and Hon. Said Musa, our Prime Minister.

In the 1960s he found an antique bottle lodged in the mangrove along the Belize City sea front. That started him collecting old bottles found in Belize. He is not sure how many he had found, bought and traded for over the years. He has graciously allowed us to display a selection here in the Museum.

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