Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The best little zoo in the world received Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence.  The Belize Zoo has a menagerie of rescued and rehabilitated animals.  Currently, Happy the Barn Owl has been their ambassador, visiting primary schools around Belize.  Congratulations, Belize Zoo!

https://www.facebook.com/BzeZoo

"It is thanks to these visitors who recognize this tiny jewel of wildlife conservation and education that TripAdvisor® has recognized TBZ by awarding them with a Certificate of Excellence for the year 2013.  TBZ received a four and a half star rating, making it among the top 10% of attractions rated by TripAdvisor® worldwide."

In related news, many great spots in Cayo have also received TA's Certificate of Excellence, and many new restaurants in Cayo are on now on TA, including Guava Limb, Express Oh!, D Catch, and Mom's Backyard.

Express Oh! is having their big Sunday Show day tomorrow.  it'll be after the Santa Elena sports day.  Emmanuel Mangar and Dania Arana will be there playing and singing.  It'll be a great time for the whole family.  They'll even have face painting.  Have fun!\

In related news, the Central Cayo football is tomorrow morning at 10:00am behind the Santa Elena basketball court.

"Every one is invited to Express-Oh Café on Sunday, Sept 1st at 4pm for our first SUNDAY SHOW @ Express-Oh!  Enjoy live performances of dance, music, story telling and much more!  Delicious food and drinks will be on sale!  Art and local crafts people will also have displays set up for your  viewing/purchasing pleasure!  So, bring the family and your friends to enjoy this fun Sunday Evening Show!!  Admission is free."

The Express Oh! Cafe had its grand opening yesterday, and it was a roaring success.  

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Express-Oh-Café/508420239221306

"There's a new coffee shop in Cayo, Santa Elena to be exact, and you can't miss it; seriously, you can't.  They have great frappuccinos, coffee, pastries, and even have daily food specials.  It's the most artsy coffee shop ever, and they are open on Sundays.  Good food and coffee, and there should be entertainment coming soon. See you there!"

The Winsom Foundation teamed up with Express Oh to create the Tie Dye Summer Art Program. 

"ONLY TWO DAYS TO GO....LEARN TO CENTER & LOOK INSIDE USING MEDITATIVE TIE DYE...ONE DAY SESSION DURING WORKSHOP."

Express Oh! had their first Sunday Show day, and it was a huge success.  They had food, coffee, entertainment, face painting, and much more.  Emmanuel Mangar played, with Jose Barrera backing him up on drums.  Dania Arana also sang.  Hopefully, this will be a monthly event.

"Musical Performances, Singing, Dancing, Story telling, Face painting, lots of snacks and delicious drinks for sale...  Lots of fun in Santa Elena  :)  BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED!!!"

More pictures of the event.  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151826034126162.1073741905.265387546161

Express Oh! Café has rolled out some new treats, and boy do they look yummy.  Cayo has some great coffee shops and cafés to choose from, and a new one, Guava Limb Café, which is opening this Saturday. 

"Coconut Fudge, Peanut Fudge, Oatmeal Cookies, Chocolate stuffed Vanilla Cookies, Ginger cookies and Chocolate peanut Brownies..."