Ron and Aleen Kienholz have been sponsors/supporters of the Belize Zoo since 1985 because we believe in their message of conservation through education.  Membership has its perks.  We were allowed into the heart of the zoo where some of the staff lives and works.  We could get up close and personal with some of the residents not currently on public display, like this fuzzy little kinkajou.  It was a bright, sunny day and this relative of the raccoon is nocturnal.  He was very anxious to get out of the bright light and back to his midday nap.

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