Runaway Creek in Belize

The Foundation for Wildlife Conservation is a nonprofit organization that owns and manages Runaway Creek Nature Reserve in Belize. Its mission is to protect endangered species and their habitats while educating local people about the importance of conserving natural resources. The reserve encompasses more than 6,000 acres of rainforest and savanna in Belize’s limestone karst hills, an area valued for its ecological richness, historical significance, and natural beauty.

Runaway Creek provides a habitat for more than 128 animal species, 315 bird species, and four species of large cats, alongside diverse plant life. Its landscape includes two rivers and more than 40 caves. The Foundation’s work at the reserve includes conservation, research, and education, supported by staff and researchers and shared with visitors interested in its natural and archaeological features. The organization also invites supporters to help advance its conservation mission through donations. Through its management of Runaway Creek, the Foundation works to safeguard Belize’s wildlife and habitats while raising awareness of the value of protecting the country’s natural resources.