named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Belize Zoo Veterinary Program
Provides medical care for animals at the Belize Zoo, including training for local staff and the use of modern diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound and planned digital radiography systems
Belize Zookeeper Workshops
Trains Belizean zookeepers through workshops led by U.S.-based zookeepers, trainers, and veterinary technicians to improve animal care standards
Education and Community Engagement
Runs educational programs and supports outreach efforts at the Belize Zoo and Runaway Creek Nature Reserve, including vehicle donations to support field operations
Field Research Support
Deploys trail cameras and other research tools in nature reserves like Runaway Creek to monitor wildlife populations and support conservation planning
Wildlife Conservation and Rescue Initiatives
Supports rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife, including jaguars and tapirs, in partnership with local organizations such as FCD and BRWC
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 2 activities
- Jaguar conservation and conflict mitigationImplements the Human Jaguar Conflict Program to rehabilitate and conserve jaguars that have come into contact with human populations, ensuring their safe relocation and long-term care.
- Rescue and rehabilitation of wildlifeRescues, rehabilitates, and provides long-term care for injured or displaced wildlife, including the rescue of Chiqui the jaguar cub in 2016 from drowning, in collaboration with FCD, BRWC, and The Belize Zoo.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building for Belize Zoo staffOrganizes training programs by sending U.S. zookeepers, trainers, and veterinary technicians to train local zookeepers at the Belize Zoo, enhancing professional skills and animal care standards.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Conservation education programs for Belizean youthProvides conservation education to Belizean school children through on-site visits to the Belize Zoo and classroom outreach programs, fostering awareness and stewardship of native wildlife.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funding infrastructure and equipment for the Belize ZooFunds the development and construction of critical zoo infrastructure and equipment, including a veterinary clinic and commissary, a new ultrasound machine for the veterinary clinic, and a work truck to support daily operations.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Wildlife monitoring and ecological research using trail camerasDeploys and monitors trail cameras in the Runaway Creek Nature Reserve to collect data on wildlife abundance, movement patterns, and species diversity, documenting all five wild cat species in Belize and numerous other mammals and birds.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$307K
Contributions & grants$307K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$170%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$279K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$260K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$182K
Cash$182K
Investments$0
Liabilities$54
Net assets$182K
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +78.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ADAM DENISH — PRESIDENT
- ALEXANDRA TRUE — TREASURER
- ELIZABETH MALLORY — MEMBER
- MICHAEL WINDELSPECHT — MEMBER
- NOHA ABOU-MADI — MEMBER
- RANDI VICENZI — SECRETARY
- THOMAS PASQUARELLO — VICE PRESIDENT
- VICKI PIASKOWSKI — MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- BRWC Partner — Collaborated on the rescue and rehabilitation of Chiqui the jaguar cub.
- BRWC Partner — Collaborated with BZNC and other partners to rescue and rehabilitate Chiqui the jaguar cub.
- Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic Partner — Provided emergency medical care for a rescued jaguar cub prior to transfer to the Belize Zoo.
- Belize Zoo Partner — Collaborates on animal care and veterinary infrastructure development.
- Belize Zoo Partner — Collaborates on conservation education programs for school children.
- Belize Zoo Partner — Collaborates with Belize Zoo on conservation projects and events.
- Belize Zoo Partner — Collaborates with the Belize Zoo to improve animal care and promote conservation.
- Belize Zoo Partner — Primary partner organization for conservation and animal rescue initiatives.
- Cornell University Partner — Provided temporary use of a dental radiographic processing unit to support dental imaging at the Belize Zoo.
- FCD Partner — Collaborated on the rescue and rehabilitation of Chiqui the jaguar cub.
- FCD Partner — Collaborated with BZNC and other partners to rescue and rehabilitate Chiqui the jaguar cub.
- Foundation for Wildlife Conservation, Inc. Partner — Partner organization that owns and manages the Runaway Creek Nature Reserve where trail cameras were installed with funding support from BZNC.
- Friends of Conservation and Development Partner — Collaborated in the rescue of a jaguar cub from the wild.
- Kennedys Partner — Provided assistance in obtaining 501(c)(3) status and served as a connection between the Milwaukee and Belize Zoos.
- Sharon Matola Government — Founder of The Belize Zoo whose legacy continues to guide the organization's conservation mission
- The Belize Zoo Partner — Collaborated on the rescue and rehabilitation of Chiqui the jaguar cub and supported veterinary clinic initiatives.
- The Belize Zoo Partner — Long-term care provider for rescued wildlife, including a jaguar cub supported by BZNC.
- The Belize Zoo Partner — Partnered with BZNC on jaguar rescue, veterinary support, staff training, and equipment donations.
- The Belize Zoo Partner — Primary partner and central inspiration; BZNC was originally established to support The Belize Zoo.
- bznc.social@gmail.com Partner — Point of contact for individuals and organizations to share stories or explore partnerships related to Belizean wildlife conservation.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building Through International Expertise Transfermethodology: capacity-building through international expertise transferBy deploying U.S. zoo and veterinary professionals to train local staff and establish permanent infrastructure, the organization improves sustainable animal care in Belize because local teams gain transferable skills and resources to maintain high standards independently.
- Education-First Conservationmethodology: education-first conservationBy prioritizing education initiatives, especially for children, the organization produces long-term wildlife conservation outcomes because fostering early awareness and connection to native species inspires future stewardship and behavioral change.
- Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Through Rehabilitation and Coexistencemethodology: human-wildlife conflict mitigationBy rescuing and rehabilitating displaced jaguars and addressing human-jaguar conflict, the organization fosters community tolerance and conservation support because providing second chances for wildlife demonstrates shared value and reduces local resistance to large predators.