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