Biological and Ethnic Diversity of Southern Belize

  Belize

Rural Areas

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: 7-10 days each group

Description: Sir Thomas and our TaTa DeHundee Wildlife Park and Education Center are located on the West side of the Sittee River just 3 miles from the Caribbean between Hopkins and Sittee Village.

Our mission is to provide High school and College students with the opportunity to experience and observe the biological diversity of the Belizean jungle.

Students will have the chance to learn the culture of the Ketchi Mayans and explore their natural limestone caves. Students will also be able to visit the Mayan ruins of Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit.

Highlights: The property is comprised of 18 acres of some of the last undeveloped broad leaf jungle along the Sittee River. Stretching from the Sittee to Boom Creek, this sanctuary is habitat to the Jaguar, Jaguarondi, Tapir, Gibnut, Coati-Mundi, Kinkajous, Iguana and a host of birds that has made us highly recommended by the Belize Audubon Society. Recently a survey (March 28, 2009) by the Society reported observations of 93 bird species in a 60 minute observation period.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: Must be college student, must fill out an application form, complete a phone interview.

Cost in US$: 2,500 - 3,500

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Belize Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 30 max.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Sir Thomas' at Toucan Sittee & TaTa DeHundee 's Mission Statement: To provide the best in affordable accommodations, food service, and access for guests to all that southern Belize has to offer. Our motto is "Enjoy our creatures without sacrificing creature comforts". To provide educational opportunities for international students to study the biological and ethnic diversity of Belize with emphasis on southern Belize.

Year Founded: 2007