The mangrove habitat houses an extensive population of West Indian manatees in a dedicated basin.
The floor is covered with real Belizean mud to authentically replicate the tropical coastal ecosystem.
It utilizes a specialized water treatment system that filters thousands of liters of water per hour to simulate tidal patterns.
The mangrove contains over 100 species of tropical fish and invertebrates.
The structure's climate control system is integrated with the neighboring Burgers' Ocean to optimize energy efficiency.
Burgers' Mangrove is the world's largest covered mangrove habitat, spanning 3,000 square meters. It replicates the Belizean coastline ecosystem, maintaining a constant temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and high humidity. The facility features a complex water filtration system that sustains both saltwater and brackish environments. Visitors walk along elevated paths through tropical vegetation, encountering free-roaming wildlife including manatees, fiddler crabs, and various bird species. The architecture utilizes a massive glass roof to maximize natural light penetration for the diverse flora. It serves as a conservation and research hub for endangered coastal species. The environment is designed to mimic the natural ebb and flow of tidal mudflats.
The elevated viewing bridge that offers a panoramic perspective of the manatee basin and the canopy.
Wear layers, as the high humidity and tropical temperature are significantly warmer than the rest of the zoo.
Bring a lens cleaning cloth, as high humidity often causes camera lenses to fog up upon entry.
Observe the manatee feeding times, which occur periodically throughout the day.
Do not wear heavy coats or bulky sweaters inside, as the tropical climate is strictly maintained at a high temperature.
Do not touch the plants or animals; stay on the designated boardwalks at all times.
