ACES American Crocodile Education Sanctuary

ACES is a Private Wildlife Refuge & Crocodile Sanctuary in Belize

ACES's mission is commitment to conserving Belize's critical habitats and protected species through scientific research and education to prevent further extinction of species Worldwide and to preserve Belize's wildlife for future generations.

Protecting vulnerable species particuliarly the American Crocodile, Crocodylus acutus, ACES is located on the Rio Grande River in Belize and less than a mile to the Caribbean by boat. Surrounded by thousands of acres of Protected Lands, ACES is in the heart of a Neo-Tropical Rainforest.

All funding is appropriated 100% towards rescuing ill-kept, injured and problematic crocodiles country-wide; tagging and releasing Crocodilians in Belize for population assessments; providing a secure, natural habitat and professional care for the rescued crocodiles; educating local school groups; and raising public awareness on how to safely co-exist with these highly threatened apex predators.

Permitted by and working closely with the Belize Forest Department, ACES is currently conducting research and collecting scientific data on Belize's Crocodilians on the Rio Grande River in the Toledo District and on Ambergris Caye.

Those interested in assisting with this research may Email cherie@americancrocodilesanctuary.org

ACES is a non-profit organization providing support to the local community through education and employing local Belizeans. Tax-deductable donations may be made through The Belize Economic & Ecological Development Fund at www.beedfund.org or help directly by staying at ACES's Croc-Cabanas.