Fostering The Next Generation of Environmental Leaders

Originally founded in September 2016 on the island of Caye Caulker in collaboration

with FAMRACC and Ocean Academy, Next Gen Croc is a student led crocodile

monitoring program to assess the stability of crocodile populations via nocturnal

eyeshine surveys, as well as conduct community outreach to further the young student’s

role as conservation leaders and wildlife advocates in Belize. Through Next Gen Croc,

we anticipate our students to build a strong foundation in leadership, communication,

and scientific skills, while simultaneously providing the students’ mentorship in the field

of science, wildlife research and management. Additionally, through external funding the

CRC seeks to provide Next Gen Croc Students with opportunities to network and

participate in national, regional and international scientific meetings.

Next Gen Croc Placencia (est. 2017) includes youth from various local schools. These

students participate in a wide range of field research, including conducting biodiversity

surveys and nocturnal eyeshine surveys under the mentorship of CRC, as well as

participating and assisting CRC in community outreach events. Next Gen Croc

Placencia is set up to provide one-on-one mentorship to participating students to assist

them in obtaining the experience needed to give them a strong base for their future

career scientific career.

A huge thank you to The Phoenix Zoo, Miami Zoo, and the Marine Conservation Action

Fund for supporting this wildlife youth program over the years!

Interested in helping the CRC foster the next generation of wildlife and environmental

leaders? Why not contribute through one of our annual Next Gen Croc fundraisers!

• Next Gen Croc Kids Halloween Party: this fundraiser provides a fun night of dancing and games for kids throughout the Placencia Peninsula at The Flying Pig. Door entrance is $10BZ minimum donation, and all proceeds go towards Next Gen Croc
• Pokeno at The Flying Pig: Every Thursday you can contribute to Next Gen Croc by playing some Pokeno. Cost to play is $20BZ and half the proceeds go towards our wildlife youth group.

Contact us for further information, and check out our social media pages for the latest

update of what's crocin' with Next Gen Croc!