ACES American Crocodile Education Sanctuary

This helpless little American Crocodile, named 'Ace,' was rescued by TIDE Rangers and is currently being rehabilitated here at ACES.  Due to the extent of the croc's injuries, having been completely blinded in its right eye and paralyzed in its right nostril which restricts its breathing, Ace's only hope of survival is in captivity. ACES’s newest partner, The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm in Illinois, has offered to adopt and care for Ace. Recognized as one of the top Wildlife Conservation Education Facilities by the USA National Wildlife Federation, the Wildlife Discovery Center (WDC) is run through the City of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department. With CITES import and export permits already applied for, WDC is trying to raise funds to cover the costs of Ace’s trip to the USA. Once Ace safely arrives at WDC, this highly threatened animal will help teach children and adults the importance of apex predators, like crocodiles, in the World's ecosystems while raising funds for crocodilian conservation efforts in Belize. So check back here at ACES’s Croc Blog and ‘Follow Ace’ as ACES and WDC work together in efforts with the Belize Forest Department to raise International awareness of the importance of Saving Our Species (SOS)!  Join the efforts by contacting ACES or WDC and help take a bite out of extinction!