Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC), popularly known as Entebbe Zoo, is a conservation center where 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 ]}

0°03′10′′N 32°28′35′′E / 0.05278°N 32.47639°E / 0.05278; 32.47639

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