Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
Popularly known as the Entebbe Zoo, the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre – UWEC in Entebbe is an amazing place to visit for both children and adults.
Established in 1952, the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre was built by the British colonial government as a rehabilitation centre for both injured and orphaned wildlife confiscated from poachers. Between the year 1952, to date, UWEC has change names; In the 1960’s it did become the Entebbe Zoo, and in 1994 it assumed its present-day title of the Uganda Wildlife Education Conservation Centre run by the UWEC trust.
Things to see & Do at UWEC – Uganda Wildlife Education Centre in Entebbe
The two-hour educative adventure that offers special inside look tours and interesting information about how we take care of our residents (animals and birds). You will have a close-up experience with the lions, elephants plus many more wonders you have perhaps never imagined meeting.
- Non-East African: Adults $ 70, Kids $ 35
- Residents: Adults $ 50, Kids $ 15
- East Africans: Adults Ugx 50,000, Kids Ugx 30,000
The Chimpanzee Close Up Experience: Have you ever imagined meeting your closest cousin without a barrier in between? Subject to the provision of valid health proof, participate in the chimpanzee integration experience. In the company of a keeper, you will take the individuals on a walk at island moat.
Observe them enjoy life on trees, learn, adapt living with other chimps in a forest-like environment. The purpose is to help newly rescued chimpanzees slowly build confidence and trust of other chimps who in turn become their long term allies. Integration is a long and continuous which is undertaken on schedule, by our keepers. We are happy to share this experience and take you on for one hour in a controlled environment.
Listen to the chimp caregiver talk about how they came to their history, how they came to the centre, behaviour and challenges. Be ready to be groomed by the infants and return a favour through carrying or grooming them.
Chimps enjoy rough trickles and can be rough. Your guide will help interpret the different sounds, gestures and advise on how to behaviour whilst with your cousins.
Imagine a chimp hold their cup of porridge, peeling a banana or asking for more food! Find out all these and much more through participating in this unique once in a life-time experience!
Fees: Make a contribution of $ 290 and be sure you have helped us maintain them as well as saving those in the wild!
Dates and Time: The activity is arranged Monday to Sunday, early morning at 7.30 am. The activity starts with a brief introduction by one of the keepers.
Are you a working adult or a student wondering what it would be like to have a career with animals? Or are you just thinking of taking time off from your daily routine? If so, the Keeper for a Day program is for you!
Similar to a job shadowing, participants spend the day with our animal keepers who will share their passion for animals with you.
Participate in hands-on activities such as preparing animal meals, cleaning enclosures and providing enrichment to stimulate them both mentally and physically.
Fees:
- Tourist: $ 150 Lunch and drink included
- Foreign Residents: Adults $ 75
- East Africans: Ugx 35
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