Aces Wildlife Rescue

Aces Wildlife Rescue Founded in 2021, rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wildlife for Belize’s sustainable future.

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https://www.aceswildliferescue.org/donate Our mission is to serve our community by ensuring the safety of both people and native species, promoting peaceful coexistence, and advancing animal education and research.

13/05/2026

🚨 ACES IS OFFICIALLY LOSING IT — AND WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT WORTH IT! 🐊

We are running a GRUELING 31 kilometres from Tranquility all the way to the Marco Gonzalez Archaeological Site… with INFLATABLE CROCODILES strapped to our backs. 🐊💨

Yes. Inflatable crocs. On our backs. In the Belizean heat. For 31 kilometres. We have thought this through completely and have zero regrets. (We have many regrets.)

WHY are we doing this? Because our rescue cart has been taking an absolute beating every single time we haul our scaly, prehistoric, not-so-lightweight crocodilian friends around. We want to raise funds to buy a 🛺 SCOOTER dedicated to smaller animal rescues so the poor cart can finally catch a break. The cart deserves better. The cart has been through enough. 💔

Help us save the cart. Help us buy the scooter. Watch us suffer beautifully. 😂
💚 HOW TO DONATE:
🔗 Donate online here: https://gofund.me/a3ca2ba7a
🏦 Prefer local banks? DM us or contact us directly and we’ll send you the details!
🔥 BONUS — THE CHALLENGE OPTION:
Donate and DARE US to do something ridiculous during the run and we will FILM IT as proof! Run backwards for 500m? Crawl a stretch? Crab walk? You name it, we’ll do it (and deeply regret it on camera). No challenge too unhinged. We are already strapping inflatable crocs to our backs — we have nothing left to lose. 😭

Every donation, big or small, gets us one step closer to that scooter — and one step closer to the finish line, which cannot come soon enough. 🙏🐊

11/05/2026

‘Florence’ our juvenile Frigate Bird is flying high again after a spell in our rescue and rehab centre! She was initially admitted after having been caught in fishing relating debris and was trapped at the surface of the water.

Discarded, or "ghost," fishing lines often catch birds who are foraging, causing them to struggle, which frequently tightens the line around their necks, wings, or legs, resulting in starvation or loss of limbs. More than 300,000 birds die annually in the most agonizing and protracted ways from marine entanglement, so as an island community we must do all we can to minimise fishing tackle losses and clean up our environment.

Why not join our beach clean and marine litter survey this Wednesday morning to help drive change for both people and wildlife. (see our previous post for location details)

We have a beach clean and marine litter survey for your diaries this week if you can make it! 8am on Wednesday the 13th ...
10/05/2026

We have a beach clean and marine litter survey for your diaries this week if you can make it! 8am on Wednesday the 13th May on the beach 100m south of the Residences at Barrier Reef. Bring gloves, water and sturdy footwear if you have it :-)

A huge thanks to the fab folk at Ambergris North Alliance for organising another clean this morning which we joined them...
09/05/2026

A huge thanks to the fab folk at Ambergris North Alliance for organising another clean this morning which we joined them for.

The trash won't remove itself so we need to be the change we want to see on the Caye. Check out their page and get involved :-)

Happy Mothers Day to all our amazing supporters! Yesterday our team were out helping to shield an American Crocodile who...
09/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all our amazing supporters!

Yesterday our team were out helping to shield an American Crocodile who is preparing to nest at Mara Laguna who are thankfully ecologically minded and a great example in the community of coexisting with our crocodilian neighbours.

Crocodilians, like their avian cousins, are egg laying as oppose to giving live birth like some reptiles.
They typically nest once a year here in the Cayes and lay as many as 60 eggs in one clutch. Female crocs are amazing mothers and will stay close to the nest and guard against predators like raccoons or iguanas.

American crocs are primarily hole nesters. They need high, soft ground above the water table ideally made of sand or loose dirt. The female may dig a few test holes in the area to test the suitability of the land before she’s ready to commit and lay her clutch.
Even if all the eggs were to hatch, the survival rate from a hatchling to a sexually mature reproducing adult is incredibly low. The chances of more than one surviving are extremely remote. Most of the young get picked off by larger predators, some will fall victim to illness and some won’t have the necessary survival skills like the ability to hunt efficiently.

American Crocodiles are an endangered species in Belize. The biggest threat to the survival of the American Crocodile on Ambergris Caye is loss of nesting ground so we are extremely thankful to the Mara Luguna community for their support in protecting our amazing native Fauna.
Our simple coexistence guidance remains the same:
1) NEVER feed a crocodile. Feeding crocs teaches them to lose their natural fear of humans and encourages them to come closer to any person
2) Clean fish away from swimming areas and homes, as these tasty smelling treats in the water will attract a crocodile to that spot
3) Dont’t allow your pets to roam free, especially at nighttime
4) Swim only during daytimes hours, in clear open water and areas free of dense mangrove.


07/05/2026

More gorgeous Ocelots from our trail camera research including a daytime video capture. Whilst simply foraging during these encounters, these amazingly agile cats can leap 6 ft high and run at speeds over 38 km/h (23mph).

Arguably the most famous Ocelot was 'Babou' who was kept as a pet by surrealist artist Salvador Dali during the 1960’s, needless to say Ocelots make terrible pets and are thankfully protected here in Belize.

We are still hoping to expand out camera trapping research but need to secure more funds to enable the purchase of more devices. The link is here in case link is here in case you can help 😊

http://aceswildliferescue.betterworld.org/campaigns/research-camera-fundraiser-2?fbclid=IwY2xjawRpc-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiSmcyaGJqdUV6dVFIVWV5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm1ZUhoR9bTSsQGJS9Sg3fXiaLN7BRtdID93J31Xu50Wc5DSN-usrvAvD-0r_aem_KMtlStk0ZSSXc9S40kYLGg

05/05/2026

We are still in nesting season! We understand the need to yard clean and do tree trimming, especially in the spring. Unfortunately this conflicts with the time birds are raising their young.
When tree trimming, we advise checking the area to be trimmed for active nests. If you see a nest in use, is it possible to hold off on trimming until the babies fledge? This can be a life saving step. Or when trimming, be mindful of nests, and trim areas a little further away, using caution not to disturb or destroy.
Fortunately, no babies were sighted in the area of this nest, but another nest down the way was on the ground and babies deceased.
We can take simple steps and precautions to make a difference.

This week Casey our Yellow-billed Cuckoo was released back to the wild! Casey was found by staff at the Blue Bonefish Lo...
01/05/2026

This week Casey our Yellow-billed Cuckoo was released back to the wild! Casey was found by staff at the Blue Bonefish Lodge after being in the water near their boat and was looked after for a few days for observations, treatment and to gain her strength back.

Cuckoos are often hard to spot here on Ambergris yet there calls can be often heard. They are one of the few species able to eat hairy caterpillars. Some species of cuckoos are well known for laying their eggs in the nests of other birds to raise but this isn’t very common among Casey’s kind. We hope she flies free and avoids swimming for a while 😊

🐊 Co-existing with CrocodilesAt ACES Wildlife Rescue, we believe education and outreach are the most effective ways to p...
30/04/2026

🐊 Co-existing with Crocodiles

At ACES Wildlife Rescue, we believe education and outreach are the most effective ways to promote safe coexistence with our native wildlife.

We’ve installed signage across Ambergris Caye in areas where crocodiles are frequently observed. These signs help raise awareness, inform visitors, and provide guidance on how to live responsibly alongside these incredible animals.

If you’re interested in having a sign installed at your location, we’d love to help. We can tailor messaging to suit your area and either provide digital designs free of charge or offer printed signs at a discounted rate.

📩 Get in touch to learn more—and please share to spread awareness!

28/04/2026

Creature Feature:

This week it’s the amazing acrobatic Yucatan Squirrel which can be seen in a few places here on Ambergris Caye. This Squirrel is found in both dry and evergreen forests and is native to Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. They typically nest high up in the trees are diurnal preferring to rest during the dark hours.

Their diet includes fruits, flowers, shoots, nuts and seeds and they need to be quick on their feet as they form part of a prey selection for a host of other animals including birds of prey, snakes and domesticated cats and dogs. The smaller Deppes squirrel can also be found in Belize. This picture and footage from our research trail cameras was recorded in the north of the island but they are present in the south and central parts too.

http://aceswildliferescue.betterworld.org/campaigns/research-camera-fundraiser-2?fbclid=IwY2xjawRdma5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsZFlEbkZmbG9kWW1MZHNhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnf037H-HHX53PWTuGWp88GomLAlHGTPTwWWInpGY-2rXEujpOTXFmU14Tx__aem_W_cXRktCg4h02Fz7GFvQbw

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1. 5 Miles North
San Pedro
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Monday 07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00
Thursday 07:00 - 18:00
Friday 07:00 - 18:00
Saturday 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday 07:00 - 18:00

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