Kuzá Park tops 1,700 children reached in conservation push

Kuzá Beach & Adventure Park says its education, reforestation and recycling efforts in Cozumel have reached more than 1,700 children, planted 538 mangroves and diverted over 7.3 tons of waste. The work helped the park earn recognition from local officials as it expands its sustainability program in the Mexican Caribbean.

Why it matters: - Kuzá Beach & Adventure Park is tying tourism to measurable conservation work in Cozumel. - The park says the programs support environmental education, coastal restoration and waste reduction on an island dependent on healthy marine and coastal ecosystems. - The results matter because they reach children, restore wetlands and keep recyclable material out of waste streams.

What happened: - In the first five months of 2026, Kuzá reached 1,741 children through 66 environmental talks at schools and community spaces. - That total exceeded the program’s 2026 goal of 1,500 children. - May focused on bees and their role in biodiversity and food security. - Through the Roots for the Future program, Kuzá brought 658 children into ecological restoration work in the park’s wetland. - Those activities led to the planting of 538 mangrove plants. - Between September 2025 and April 2026, Kuzá recycled more than 7.3 tons of material. - The recycled material included 5,368 kilograms of glass, 863 kilograms of cardboard, 662 kilograms of PET, 352 kilograms of aluminum cans and 127 kilograms of rigid plastic.

The details: - Kuzá says its environmental education program, Kuzápaal, is designed to build respect for nature and environmental care from an early age. - The park’s mangrove work supports coastal protection, carbon sequestration and marine ecosystem conservation. - Kuzá’s waste program reflects a circular economy approach and responsible waste management. - The Municipal Government of Cozumel and the Recyclable Materials Collection Center, CAMAR, recognized Kuzá during World Recycling Day. - The recognition was for contributions to the circular economy, proper waste separation and island cleanup efforts. - Sustainability Manager Seydi Crespo Catzin said the recognition reflects the park’s permanent commitment to sustainability and the effort of employees, visitors, partners and the community. - Kuzá Beach & Adventure Park is an all-inclusive park in Cozumel with the island’s only water park with slides, plus zip lines, beach access, adventure activities and Mexican food. - The park is located about 7 minutes from El Cielo, a marine sanctuary known for clear water and starfish. - The park’s website is More information.

Between the lines: - Kuzá is using environmental programming as part of its brand identity, not as a side project. - The mix of school outreach, habitat restoration and recycling suggests a broader strategy to show local impact across education, ecology and waste systems. - The local recognition may help validate the park’s sustainability claims for visitors and community partners.

What’s next: - Kuzá said it will continue projects that strengthen environmental education, ecosystem conservation and community participation. - The company framed the next phase as part of building a more responsible and sustainable tourism model for future generations.

The bottom line: - Kuzá is turning conservation into a visible part of the visitor experience and a measurable part of its operations.