Wildlife Care Center of Belize

Wildlife Program Information

The Wildlife Program enforces regulations for the sustainable management and protection of wildlife, and works to improve the publics' appreciation of wildlife and its role in the environment.

Synopsis of Program

The Wildlife Program is charged with the responsibility of protecting wildlife from hunting and other extractive activities. These responsibilities are carried out through the establishment and enforcement of regulatory legislature.

The wildlife program works with other Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) towards the rehabilitation, relocation, and/or eventual release of wildlife.

The incorporation of public awareness within the program is an important task as it: (1) keeps public informed about regulation updates, (2) keeps the public informed about the status of wildlife populations within Belize, and (3) keeps the public informed about updates within the program.

Program Structure
Rasheda Sampson - Wildlife Officer
Andre Lopez - Wildlife Conservation Officer
Email: Rasheda_jc@yahoo.co.uk wildlife@mnrei.gov.bz

Wildlife Protection Act
Chapter 220 Revised Edition 2000
This is a revised edition of the law, prepared by the Law Revision Commissioner under the authority of the Law Revision Act, Chapter 3 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 1980-1990