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Wildlife Health, Ecology and Conservation
by: CELA Belize
This 2-week course is designed for undergraduate students with an interest in wildlife from a pre-veterinary, biology, or conservation perspective. Through a combination of classroom lectures, field trips, and practicums, they are introduced to tropical ecology, local conservation efforts, Belizean wildlife, and wildlife research techniques. This intensive, introductory course helps them understan...
This 2-week course is designed for undergraduate students with an interest in wildlife from a pre-veterinary, biology, or conservation perspective. Through a combination of classroom lectures, field trips, and practicums, they are introduced to tropical ecology, local conservation efforts, Belizean wildlife, and wildlife research techniques. This intensive, introductory course helps them understand the many factors that affect the management, conservation, habitat, and health of wild animals. Students work alongside zookeepers in the world-renowned Belize Zoo. Their studies focus on wildlife conservation and research methods. Species-specific focus includes the research and conservation of the jaguar (Panthera onca), puma (Puma concolor), tapir (Tapirus bairdii), jabiru stork (Jabiru myct...
Program Highlights
Combine 2 courses and stay for an entire month in Belize, but pay less for your tuition!
Learn about a range of wildlife health topics, from captive animal care to human-wildlife conflict.
Join the course in either winter (January) or summer (May or June).
Deepen your understanding of conservation challenges in Belize as well as the actions taken to educate surrounding communities and rehabilitate wildlife.
Spend your free time exploring the rich biodiversity of Belize and immersing yourself in its culture.
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- San Ignacio, Belize
- Summer
- Winter
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation See more
- All Nationalities
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I want to stay!
June 17, 2025by: Felix RayThe only thing I can imagine that would make this better is if it was longer! In two weeks you just get comfortable and then you want to stay! Our guide was the best staff member ever - always checking up on us while our instructor was an inspiration of a selfless life dedicated to conservation. My favorite activity was the spay & neuter clinic and the enrichment projects!
Could never do this at home
June 17, 2025by: Natalie HensleyThis was just a great opportunity - especially the spay and neuter clinics - those I would never have been able to experience like that in the US. We had such a great driver and guide and our instructor was such a good teacher and very passionate about conservation in Belize. There's nothing I would change!
Such great staff
June 17, 2025by: Jannat LivingstonI have so many highlights from this program - snorkeling, the zoo, enrichment projects, the necropsy, body scans, volunteering at the vet clinic. I liked this program so much and wouldn't change a thing. And we had such great staff with us from beginning to end.
Program Details
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Locations
- San Ignacio, Belize
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
- Summer
- Winter
Age Requirement
18-30
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
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Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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