Entebbe Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Entebbe Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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| Location | Uganda |
| Coordinates | 0°03′28″N 32°28′38″E / 0.057910°N 32.477290°E |
| Area | 51.20 square kilometres (19.77 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1952(status year)[1] |
| Governing body | Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre |
Entebbe Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Entebbe, Wakiso District, Uganda, near the northern shore of Lake Victoria.[1][2] The World Database on Protected Areas lists designation as Wildlife Sanctuary, IUCN Category VI, and reported area 51.20 km².[1]
View of plant in Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center
Butterfly in Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center
Chimpanzee meeting at the Center
Giraffe feeding at the Center
Legal status
Management and governance
History
In 1952, the colonial Games Department established Entebbe Animal Sanctuary as a reception centre for wildlife casualties, including sick, injured, orphaned animals, plus animals confiscated from illegal trade.[2] In May 1994, a trust (UWEC Trust) was founded to take over the zoo for conservation education purposes.[2] The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre Act, No. 27 of 2015 established Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) as a statutory agency under the ministry responsible for wildlife, with a mandate for conservation education, plus a national role as a CITES animals rescue centre.[4]
Conservation, education, and wildlife care
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) describes veterinary and animal-keeper support for injured, sick, or stressed animals, plus quarantine services and breeding work focused on species at risk of extinction.[5] The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities describes UWEC as a statutory agency under the wildlife ministry, with a mandate for conservation education and a national CITES rescue-centre role.[4]
Visitor access
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre lists visitor access information for day visits in Entebbe, including opening hours, contact details, and published fees for several visitor categories.[6]
