PAAZAB 2009 delegates

The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre hosted the 20th Conference and Annual General Meeting of the African Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZAB) between the 19-22 May 2009 under the theme "Towards promoting community conservation and sustainable livelihoods.”, the first meeting of the organisation outside South Africa. Forty delegates from 11 countries from Africa and beyond. The Chief Guest was the Minister of Tourism Trade and Industry who represented the President of Uganda.

UWEC also simultaneously hosted the first scientific symposium of the Animal Keepers' Association of Africa with delegates from 8 countries. it was a historical occassion, the first of its kind having both PAAZAB and AKAA in the same town at the same time. Congratulations UWEC!