The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center exhibits over 150 animals, representing over 45 species. The zoo keeps animals which were orphaned, rescued, born at the zoo and rehabilitated animals. The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center receives over 54,000 visitors annually, 12,000 being school children as part of the progressive education programs, and popular zoo events include Birthday parties for April the Tapir, Junior Buddy the Jaguar, and Panama the Harpy Eagle, summer camps and Student Career Training.