Chimpanzees have famously been observed using tools in the wild to gather food, often with sticks that are used to fish termites from their mounds. We have an artificial termite mound that provides enrichment for the resident chimps. Just like human beings think of puzzles and devices that require problem solving, their closest relatives with […]

Paying taxes gives a feeling of responsibility, of being part of the fabric of our country, of contributing to the common good.We thank you for your support that has enabled us to pay taxes promptly and earn such an appreciation from the Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority.

Visitors always give pleasure–if not arrival,the departure. We held a farewell party for Drive 4 Wildlife guests from the United Kingdom on Tuesday night. They received a token of appreciation that represents Uganda. Each got a thank you card, Kikoyi shirt-one of Uganda’s universal African wears, a barkcloth hat and a bottle of Uganda Waragi premium.Prior to […]

Yesterday, 42 students drawn from the key regions of Uganda were rewarded at a function held at UWEC. Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre in partnership with the Wildlife Clubs of Uganda and support from African Wildlife Foundation and USAID run regional competition among schools. The national theme was “listening to the young voices”, a similar […]

PAAZA Chairman’s Award   The Chairman’s Award is bestowed on any individual or organisation whose contribution or service to the Association has contributed significantly to the advancement of the Association and its objectives.   We are proud that we have an Institutional Member, that through inspiring leadership, has  great success in bringing the message of […]

A​s we mark the Heroes day in Uganda on this 9th Day of June, 2017. Very few people would actually think of some non-human primate as being champions or idols of conservation! At 54 years old, Zakayo’s name is synonymous to chimpanzees at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. Visitors at the facility, now in their forties or […]

As we join the rest of the world to mark  the World Environment Day this 5th Day of June, 2017, we need to recall that Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) formerly called the Entebbe Zoo has been educating and inspiring visitors since its inception in 1952. With over 250 incredible species, exciting and semi natural […]

On 2nd December, 2016. Mr. Beniah Jonathan took on the initiative to contact our 24 hour line about the two Red headed love birds (Agopornis pullarius) that Tony (a good Samaritan) had help to rescue in Kulambiro- Kampala. The tree (home) was cut down for establishment of a homestead. Imagine what the mum was up […]

We were contacted by Mr. Kasozi a resident of one of the villages near Bujuko town along Mityana road on Tel No.0790852593 and his communication asserted that they had captured a big snake and they wanted UWEC to respond by going to collect it from their farm. Dr. Kyaligonza instructed our team to go for […]

We are pleased to inform you that through the Paradise Wildlife Park- (UK) program; Bringing Back Lions to Africa. Soon, the centre will be receiving Kasanga, a 6 year male lion. The centre received a male lion- Letaba from South African Lion Park, as a replacement for the 18 year old Kibonge (RIP) in 2014. […]