UGANDA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTRE

Opened in 1952, at the time of the British protectorate, and commonly called "Entebbe Zoo" (reminiscent of the 1960s, 70s and 80s when it was effectively a menagerie for exotic species such as tigers and brown bears), this centre is actually (since 1994) a place for wildlife observation and education, a very good introduction to visiting national parks. Most of the animals have been recovered injured in the wild, taken from traffickers or from other zoos. With few exceptions, the animals have a lot of space to restore their natural habitat as much as possible. By taking the forest trail and the alleys of the centre, one can, among the very numerous species, meet a colony of chimpanzees, very comfortable on their artificial island, a couple of white rhinos, a young elephant named Hamukungu, two cheetahs, one of which comes from the Pian Upe reserve, lions, Nile crocodiles and other reptiles (Gabon viper, python, chameleon...)....), Kidepo giraffes, a leopard, antelopes (impala, cape eland, harnessed ibex...), ostriches, crowned cranes, jackfish parrots and the rare Nile shoebill. In the afternoon, feeding sessions and conferences are organized. The centre operates thanks to donations and sponsorships of animals (from ten thousand to several million shillings). Souvenir shop surrounded by monkeys at the entrance level.