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]
History
editThis 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]
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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.
Functions
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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]
Location
editThe center is located in Entebbe town, Wakiso District on the shores of Lake Victoria.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "UWEC". tourismuganda. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Uganda Wildlife Education Centre". Wild Frontiers Uganda Safaris. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Uganda Wildlife Authority – Conserving for Generations". Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Entebbe Zoo for Wild Animals". Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Uganda Wildlife Education Center – Entebbe – Uganda – ProdAfrica Business Directory". Retrieved 2022-06-15.
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