Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
Wildlife preserve in Uganda
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History
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.[4][5]
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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 an emphasis on conservation education.[1][6]
The center includes free ranging and caged animals, birds, and several species of trees and shrubs.[7]
Animals in the park include the rock python, cheetah, leopard, lion, tortoise, giraffe, chimpanzee, elephant, rhinoceros, ostrich and shoebill stork.[1][8][9]
Functions
The center functions as a conservation education center, rehabilitation center and recreation center where people come to see a variety of wild animals. 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][10][7]
Location
The center is located on plot 56/57 Lugard Avenue, Entebbe town, Wakiso District on the shores of Lake Victoria.[2]
