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.

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

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

ACES is a non-profit organization providing support to local communities through wildlife education and by employing local Belizeans. Much needed yearly tax-deductible donations are greatly appreciated and may be arranged though ACES's USA 501(c)(3) partner "The Belize Economic & Ecological Developement Fund" at BeedFund.org.

Staying at ACES's Croc-Cabanas Helps too!

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

GREEN and Eco-Friendly

ACES has received rave reviews World-wide. Most informative was the article titled "Endangered Crocs Find Sanctuary at ACES, How it All Began" in the Dec. 2008 anniversary edition of the San Pedro Sun by Tamara Sniffin.
Operating entirely on solar and wind power generation, ACES's is truly a paradise that was hand carved out of raw jungle. With minimal impact to the environment, this now 36 acre crocodile sanctuary and private wildlife reserve offers the adventuresome a unique opportunity to explore the wild-side of Belize in a safe and comfortable environment. During your stay at ACES you will see and learn about Belize's immense bio-diversity while having the chance to participate in the collection of scientific data pertinent to crocodile conservation. With only an estimated 10,000 to 20,000 wild American Crocodiles left World-wide, ACES not only protects these magnificent reptiles, but ACES's research and education may help save human lives as well. In scientific studies, researchers are finding that certain species of Crocodilian blood kills both the HIV and the Herpes simplex viruses in laboratory studies. Come to ACES and Help Take a Bite Out of Extinction!