Other attractions

Below are some of the main attractions at Belize Botanic Gardens. Come for yourself to discover more.

Habitats of Belize

To show visitors different habitats of Belize, we have recreated a Mountain Pine Ridge, Savanna, Wetland and Rainforest. At each habitat you will find the plants associated with that ecosystem and information about why it is important and what you can do to help keep it around.

Firetower

Check out the vista from our hill top lookout. You get a bird's eye view of the garden and surrounding hills from the top of our 25ft. firetower. The firetower, graciously donated by Amin Bedran of Pine Lumber Company is a part of our Mountain Pine Ridge habitat. It is a replica of the towers used for fire management in the Mountain Pine Ridge reserve.

 

Hamilton Bird Hide

Spy on the least grebes, black bellied whistling ducks and northern jacanas from this hideaway on the pond. Dedicated to Nita and Clarke Hamilton who keep our bird list up to date. Nita and Clarke lead annual birding tours to Belize Botanic Gardens through Norita's World.

 

Palms of Belize Display

Thanks to the International Palm Society you can enjoy a display of native palms and their products at the garden. Students enjoy this field trip stop as they see how we use palms everyday and get to do activities like learn how to make a thatched roof, broom or house plant from palms. (Teachers! Contact us to arrange a field trip or find out more.)

Heliconia Lane

heliconiaHeliconia Lane is a display of heliconias, gingers, sterlitzias (bird-of-paradise) and aeroids. These showy plants are typical symbols of the tropics. Their vibrant colour creates the perfect photo spot under this shady walk way.

Belize Botanic Gardens boasts a complete collection of Belize's heliconia and ginger as well as over 50 different varieties from the world's tropics.