On Monday's news, we told you about the passing of 66-year-old Sharon Matola, the wildlife conservation icon who established the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center. Tonight her staff is announcing that there will be a private funeral ceremony held for her.
The Zoo and the Tropical Education Center says that the funeral will be attended by her family members in conformity with her final wishes and instructions.
A press release from the Zoo and the Center says quote, "We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming and numerous expressions of love and appreciation from the Prime Minister…the Government of Belize, the environmental community, friends, and supporters from abroad, and the wider Belizean society for our dear Sharon throughout her service in Belize..." End quote.
