Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC), popularly known as Entebbe Zoo, is a conservation center where all animals found in Uganda can be accessed.[1][2][3]

History

This area opened its doors in 1952 as a reception center for wild animals that were found as casualties, either injured, orphaned, sick, or confiscated from the illegal trade.[1]

In the 1960s it changed its role into a zoo and non indigenous species like bears and tigers were introduced and kept as an attraction.

In 1994, wildlife management was restructured and the zoo turned into Uganda Wildlife Education Center trust. The aim was to develop the zoo with emphasis on conservation Education.[1][4]

The center is host to free ranging and caged animals, birds, several tree species and shrubs.

An Ostriches in Uganda Wildlife Conservation Centre
An Ostrich in Uganda Wildlife Conservation Centre

Animals in the park include; Rock python, cheetah, leopard, lions, shoe bill stork, tortoise, giraffes, chimpanzees, baby elephant and Rhinos.[1][5][6]

Birds include: Ostriches.

Functions
Camel in Uganda Wildlife Conservation Centre

The center functions as a conservation Education center, a rehabilitation center and a recreation center where people come to see a variety of wild animals.

The center contributes to scientific research and is committed to developing education programmes for the general public with emphasis on instilling a conservation ethic.[1][7]

Location

The center is located in Entebbe town, Wakiso District on the shores of Lake Victoria.

References
  1. "UWEC". tourismuganda. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  2. "Uganda Wildlife Education Centre". Wild Frontiers Uganda Safaris. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  3. Varty, Nigel (2005). "Africa: Uganda". In Caldecott, Julian Oliver; Miles, Lera (eds.). World Atlas of Great Apes and Their Conservation. University of California Press. p. 410. ISBN 9780520246331.
  4. "The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre | The Entebbe Zoo | Uganda Tours". Elephant whispers safaris | Uganda Safaris Tours | Uganda Safaris | Uganda Tours | Safaris Uganda. 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  5. "Uganda Wildlife Authority – Conserving for Generations". Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  6. "Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Entebbe Zoo for Wild Animals". Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  7. "Uganda Wildlife Education Center – Entebbe – Uganda – ProdAfrica Business Directory". Retrieved 2022-06-15.
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