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Shipstern Nature Reserve Description
Owned by the International Tropical Conservation Foundation, Shipstern Nature Reserve covers about 22,000ac/9,000ha of saline lagoons, hardwood forest, wetlands and mangrove swamps. Several species of wildlife can be seen in the reserve (with the exception of monkeys), including tamanduas, coatis and peccaries as well as 60 species of reptiles and amphibians. At least 250 bird species have been recorded within the boundaries of the reserve.

Visitors to the reserve will first visit the site's small museum and then embark on a guided nature walk. There is an on-site butterfly breeding farm displaying the colors and varieties of the 200 species of butterflies in the region. Shipstern is comprised of dense unmarked trails, so guided
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Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity;  Natural area;  Natural history museum;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Address
Belize Audubon Society
12 Fort Street
Belize City, Belize
Belize
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Baron Bliss Day - Belize (March 9)
Easter - Christian
Commonwealth Day - Belize (May 25)
National Day - Belize (September 10)
Independence Day - Belize (September 21)
Pan American Day - Belize (October 12)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
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Cost
Adult5.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
All day tour including a boat trip, birding and hiking costs about U.S.$50 per person.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Guided tour available as optional extra.
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