Community Baboon Sanctuary
| Community Baboon Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
A black howler monkey at the Community Baboon Sanctuary in Belize | |
Interactive map of Community Baboon Sanctuary | |
| Location | Bermudian Landing, Belize |
| Coordinates | 17°33′21.73″N 88°32′5.92″W / 17.5560361°N 88.5349778°W |
| Area | 5,179 hectares (12,800 acres) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | Community Baboon Sanctuary Women's Conservation Group |
| Website | howlermonkeybelize |
The Community Baboon Sanctuary (CBS) is a community-managed protected area in Belize that was established in 1985 to support the conservation of the Yucatán black howler monkey (Alouatta pigra), locally known as the "baboon". Spanning over 5,000 hectares along the Belize River, CBS is managed through a voluntary pledge system by landowners from seven villages in the Belize River Valley. In addition to wildlife protection, the sanctuary promotes sustainable land use, environmental education, and ecotourism as a means to strengthen local livelihoods.