Saturday, November 12, 2011

Belle Boa and friend, Zach

Stan's sister Sosie is on holiday with family members and has returned to beautiful Belize for an extended stay. While there, she read about our globe-trotting friend Alim and his heartbreak at seeing and hearing stories of the abused exotic animals at a shelter in Calli, Columbia.
Sosie sends this photo of her son, Zach, and a report on the zoo she enjoys in Belize:
Sosie writes:
Kindness to animals is an issue in Belize too. Zach is holding Belle Boa, a pink boa constrictor that was badly kept as a pet and then rescued and is cared for at the Belize Zoo. 
She has grown 6 of her 10 feet.
The Belize Zoo has native animals only, and they have all been rescued. Here they are in their well-maintained natural environment with regular food and vet care. Due to their condition and experience, they will remain here at the zoo. It provides the very best zoo experience we've ever had because all the animals were exotic to us and not shy around people. The place was so calm and peaceful that people strolled slowly and spoke quietly.
I hope your friend finds this place in his travels.