Sustainable Ecotourism at the Baboon Sanctuary in Belize

 
Ecotourism
 
A study on: 
A study on: 
Baboon Sanctuary , Belize, HONDURAS
Baboon Sanctuary , Belize, HONDURAS
 
Research by: Keziah Theresa Quarshie
 
Belize is located in Central America and was
Belize is located in Central America and was
formerly known as 
formerly known as 
British Honduras
British Honduras
.
.
Despite its small size (23,0000 sq. km), a greater
Despite its small size (23,0000 sq. km), a greater
percentage of the land is dedicated to natural
percentage of the land is dedicated to natural
reserves and parks.
reserves and parks.
Ecotourism in Belize, is very crucial and the
Ecotourism in Belize, is very crucial and the
tourists themselves play a role in protecting the
tourists themselves play a role in protecting the
environment.
environment.
For example, tourists are encouraged not to
For example, tourists are encouraged not to
purchase artefacts made from any protected
purchase artefacts made from any protected
species in Belize.
species in Belize.
 
Belize, Honduras
 
 
Belize, Honduras
 
The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a
The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a
community based tourism venture founded in
community based tourism venture founded in
1985 , to encourage 
1985 , to encourage 
voluntary citizen
voluntary citizen
conservation
conservation
.
.
It is located in Ladyville Village, 43 km from
It is located in Ladyville Village, 43 km from
Belize City along the Belize River. It is also, 30
Belize City along the Belize River. It is also, 30
minutes from the Belize Phillip Goldson
minutes from the Belize Phillip Goldson
International Airport.
International Airport.
Road conditions between Belize City and the
Road conditions between Belize City and the
baboon sanctuary are very good.
baboon sanctuary are very good.
The public bus from the city to the sanctuary
The public bus from the city to the sanctuary
cost $1.75.
cost $1.75.
 
The Baboon Sanctuary
 
Location and Accessibility
 
The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a cooperative
The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a cooperative
venture of landowners who are mainly subsistence
venture of landowners who are mainly subsistence
farmers.
farmers.
These landowners have agreed to adopt practices
These landowners have agreed to adopt practices
that preserve the natural habitat of the 
that preserve the natural habitat of the 
black howler
black howler
monkeys
monkeys
, known as Baboons.
, known as Baboons.
The focus on land along the Belize river allowing
The focus on land along the Belize river allowing
baboons to swing from tree to tree.
baboons to swing from tree to tree.
Owners of the land are required to protect trees
Owners of the land are required to protect trees
along the property fence line and preserving food
along the property fence line and preserving food
trees for the black howlers.
trees for the black howlers.
Recently, about 200 landowners from different
Recently, about 200 landowners from different
villages are involved in this to preserve the species
villages are involved in this to preserve the species
and also reap the benefits pulled in by the tourist
and also reap the benefits pulled in by the tourist
site
site
 
The Baboon Sanctuary
 
Sustainability
 
The Baboon Sanctuary
 
 
 
 
There are many attractions at the Community Baboon
There are many attractions at the Community Baboon
Sanctuary.
Sanctuary.
These include, restaurants, hotels, and guided tours.
These include, restaurants, hotels, and guided tours.
Tourists can pay the low price of $7 to have 
Tourists can pay the low price of $7 to have 
a close up
a close up
view 
view 
of the baboons for about 45 minutes to an hour.
of the baboons for about 45 minutes to an hour.
There is also 
There is also 
a guided canoe tour 
a guided canoe tour 
through the jungle
through the jungle
for about 2 and ½ hours which costs $50 per person.
for about 2 and ½ hours which costs $50 per person.
The Community Baboon Sanctuary also organizes 
The Community Baboon Sanctuary also organizes 
a
a
crocodile night adventure
crocodile night adventure
 where tourists can go out
 where tourists can go out
with headlamps and canoes to spot crocodiles.
with headlamps and canoes to spot crocodiles.
 
 
 
The Baboon Sanctuary
 
Attractions
 
The local residents have more employment
opportunities.
Many of the sanctuary employees help the local
residents.
Many residents enjoy living with the black
howlers and protecting their habitat.
The subsistence farmers have never been
threatened with the creation of The
Community Baboon Sanctuary.
All the revenue goes to the local participants.
 
The Baboon Sanctuary
 
Benefits to locals.
 
The baboons take the fruit and cashew nuts
from the farmland.
The locals complain that they are not involved
with management as much as they would want
to.
A larger percentage of the revenue goes to
improve the area and not necessarily the lives
of the locals.
 
The Baboon Sanctuary
 
Demerits to locals
 
The Community Baboon Sanctuary reels in a
lot of revenue for Belize which goes to
maintaining the area and compensating the
locals who have made a commitment to
preserve the place.
Tourism is rapidly increase and this also helps
create awareness for the preservation of the
baboons.
 
The Baboon Sanctuary
 
Benefits to the country
 
There is a rapid increase in development along
the coastal line which threatens the reserves for
the black prowlers.
 
The Baboon Sanctuary
 
Challenges
 
Tourists are encouraged to save water and
electricity.
They are encouraged to shop carefully ensuring
they do not purchase anything made from real
animals.
They are also encouraged to donate to
community based tourist programs.
They are encourage to reduce their ecological
footprint so at to not destroy other natural
resources like coral reefs
.
 
The Baboon Sanctuary
 
Maintaining Ecotourism
 
“Cultural Survival”,
“Cultural Survival”,
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-
quarterly/belize/role-belize-residents-struggle-define-ecotourism-
quarterly/belize/role-belize-residents-struggle-define-ecotourism-
opp
opp
 . Web 8.02.16
 . Web 8.02.16
http://www.howlermonkeys.org/wp-
http://www.howlermonkeys.org/wp-
content/uploads/2013/02/copy-logo2.jpg
content/uploads/2013/02/copy-logo2.jpg
“Belize’s lessons in eco-tourism”
“Belize’s lessons in eco-tourism”
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20120202-travelwise-belizes-
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20120202-travelwise-belizes-
lessons-in-eco-tourism
lessons-in-eco-tourism
. Web 8.02.16
. Web 8.02.16
Eco-Tourism: Community Baboon Sanctuary; Belize City, Belize
http://www.bucketlisttc.com/eco-tourism-community-baboon-
http://www.bucketlisttc.com/eco-tourism-community-baboon-
sanctuary-belize-city-belize/
sanctuary-belize-city-belize/
. Web 8.02.16
. Web 8.02.16
“Ecotourism in Belize” 
“Ecotourism in Belize” 
http://www.belize.com/eco
http://www.belize.com/eco
. Web 8.02.16
. Web 8.02.16
 
 
Works Cited
 
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Located in Belize, the Baboon Sanctuary is a community-based ecotourism venture focused on conservation and sustainable practices. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, observe black howler monkeys in their natural habitat, and participate in activities that support the local community. The sanctuary benefits the environment, local residents, and the conservation of wildlife while providing a unique and educational experience for tourists.


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  1. Ecotourism A study on: Baboon Sanctuary , Belize, HONDURAS Research by: Keziah Theresa Quarshie

  2. Belize is located in Central America and was formerly known as British Honduras. Despite its small size (23,0000 sq. km), a greater percentage of the land is dedicated to natural reserves and parks. Ecotourism in Belize, is very crucial and the tourists themselves play a role in protecting the environment. For example, tourists are encouraged not to purchase artefacts made from any protected species in Belize. Belize, Honduras

  3. Belize, Honduras

  4. Location and Accessibility The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a community based tourism venture founded in 1985 , to encourage voluntary citizen conservation. It is located in Ladyville Village, 43 km from Belize City along the Belize River. It is also, 30 minutes from the Belize Phillip Goldson International Airport. Road conditions between Belize City and the baboon sanctuary are very good. The public bus from the city to the sanctuary cost $1.75. The Baboon Sanctuary

  5. Sustainability The Community Baboon Sanctuary is a cooperative venture of landowners who are mainly subsistence farmers. These landowners have agreed to adopt practices that preserve the natural habitat of the black howler monkeys, known as Baboons. The focus on land along the Belize river allowing baboons to swing from tree to tree. Owners of the land are required to protect trees along the property fence line and preserving food trees for the black howlers. Recently, about 200 landowners from different villages are involved in this to preserve the species and also reap the benefits pulled in by the tourist site The Baboon Sanctuary

  6. The Baboon Sanctuary

  7. Attractions There are many attractions at the Community Baboon Sanctuary. These include, restaurants, hotels, and guided tours. Tourists can pay the low price of $7 to have a close up view of the baboons for about 45 minutes to an hour. There is also a guided canoe tour through the jungle for about 2 and hours which costs $50 per person. The Community Baboon Sanctuary also organizes a crocodile night adventure where tourists can go out with headlamps and canoes to spot crocodiles. The Baboon Sanctuary

  8. Benefits to locals. The local residents have more employment opportunities. Many of the sanctuary employees help the local residents. Many residents enjoy living with the black howlers and protecting their habitat. The subsistence farmers have never been threatened with the creation of The Community Baboon Sanctuary. All the revenue goes to the local participants. The Baboon Sanctuary

  9. Demerits to locals The baboons take the fruit and cashew nuts from the farmland. The locals complain that they are not involved with management as much as they would want to. A larger percentage of the revenue goes to improve the area and not necessarily the lives of the locals. The Baboon Sanctuary

  10. Benefits to the country The Community Baboon Sanctuary reels in a lot of revenue for Belize which goes to maintaining the area and compensating the locals who have made a commitment to preserve the place. Tourism is rapidly increase and this also helps create awareness for the preservation of the baboons. The Baboon Sanctuary

  11. Challenges There is a rapid increase in development along the coastal line which threatens the reserves for the black prowlers. The Baboon Sanctuary

  12. Maintaining Ecotourism Tourists are encouraged to save water and electricity. They are encouraged to shop carefully ensuring they do not purchase anything made from real animals. They are also encouraged to donate to community based tourist programs. They are encourage to reduce their ecological footprint so at to not destroy other natural resources like coral reefs. The Baboon Sanctuary

  13. Works Cited Cultural Survival , https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival- quarterly/belize/role-belize-residents-struggle-define-ecotourism- opp . Web 8.02.16 http://www.howlermonkeys.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/02/copy-logo2.jpg Belize s lessons in eco-tourism http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20120202-travelwise-belizes- lessons-in-eco-tourism. Web 8.02.16 Eco-Tourism: Community Baboon Sanctuary; Belize City, Belize http://www.bucketlisttc.com/eco-tourism-community-baboon- sanctuary-belize-city-belize/. Web 8.02.16 Ecotourism in Belize http://www.belize.com/eco. Web 8.02.16

  14. Thank You

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