1. Follow us
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2. Wetland
(UWEC info/Ecosystems)

Uganda’s wetlands are widespread and complex. In the south and west of the country, they form an extensive low gradient drainage system in steep V-shaped valley bottoms with a permanent wetlan

3. A 'window' on Uganda's wildlife heritage
(Home/Front Page)

  The Savannah ecosystem is the largest in Uganda and is represented by  exhibits: Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo and Kidepo    The Wetland ecosystem represents the 25% of Uganda'

4. Students to study animal anatomy at UWEC
(News/Latest)

...t Kanazawa Zoological Gardens are also part of the team.     UWEC is in partnership with JICA Uganda and JICA Yokohama, with a three year contract where staff is exchanged to gain technica...

5. UWEC staff gets first aid training
(News/Latest)

... You can now be sure of first aid treatment while at UWEC in case of any accident during your stay. The Uganda Red Cross Society, Entebbe has trained UWEC staff with skills in handling accidents tha...

6. UWEC hosts Japanese Zoo professionals
(News/Latest)

...nd mandates there is close partnership with distinguished organizations. UWEC is in partnership with JICA Uganda and JICA Yokohama, with a three year contract where staff is exchanged to gain technica...

7. Equity Bank joins Friends of UWEC
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Equity Bank-Uganda has joined the Friends of UWEC. The bank has contributed five million Uganda Shillings towards the Friends of UWEC programme (FUWEC). FUWEC is an annual program desi

8. UWEC rescues hermaphrodite chimpanzee
(News/Latest)

...Mpanga Falls to L. George in Kamwengi district. Kiri was delivered at the centre on 27th December 2009 by Uganda Wildlife Authority.She is under quarantine at the Veterinary Unit at the centre where s...

9. Giraffes come to UWEC
(News/Latest)

...ull, and two (2) lionesses at the centre. This particular giraffe specie is deemed to becoming extinct in Uganda and Africa as a whole. In Uganda, giraffes can be found in two national parks (Kidepo a...

10. UWEC promotes integration of environmental conservation in school curriculum
(News/Latest)

...” Dr. Seguya emphasized the need to teach children about the current environmental issues affecting Uganda. UWEC is currently holding thematic guided tours to enable children appreciate nature....

11. MPs visit UWEC
(News/Latest)

The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre received the Members of Parliament on the Parliamentary Sessional Committee on Tourism Trade and Industry led by their Chairman, Hon. Rwebembera. It was a supervis

12. Kabaka visits UWEC stand at the Buganda Expo
(News/Latest)

The Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi visited the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre stand and live animal show at the Buganda Tourism Expo at the King's palace. He was accompanie

13. Rescued Chimp undergoes amputation
(News/Latest)

...m the forest in Masindi with a leg so badly broken in a primitive trap that it had to be amputated at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.  It will be a long road of recovery with a public that ...

14. Rescued Chimp undergoes amputation
(News/Latest)

...m the forest in Masindi with a leg so badly broken in a primitive trap that it had to be amputated at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.  It will be a long road of recovery with a public that ...

15. UWEC welcomes 'Zara' and 'Bisa'
(News/Latest)

Bisa and Zara, the new lionesses at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre have settled in well in their new environment. Despite the fact that they are still in quarantine, they have been easy t

16. Zakayo turns 44
(News/Latest)

Zakayo is turning 44! The alpha male at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre is the oldest known chimpanzee in captivity in Uganda. UWEC is planning a big party as was the case last year - lookout fo

17. UWEC hosts 20th PAAZAB Conference & AKAA Symposium
(News/Latest)

  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 &

18. UWEC and Japan to Cooperate
(News/Latest)

...tion, Animal Husbandry, Research and Captive Breeding. Ambassador Wasswa-Biriggwa signed on behalf of the Uganda government. ...

19. Mac arrives at UWEC
(News/Latest)

...t to be about to end with the arrival of Mac, a one and half year old that was rescued and brought to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. He joins Afrika who was rescued and brought to the Centre i...

20. CHOGM delegates experience UWEC
(News/Latest)

...ads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) delegates as they came face to face with the welcoming residents of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre at Entebbe, 10 minutes away from the airport. ...

21. Executive Director's Office
(Management/Management)

...an MBA and also a Monitoring and Evaluation professional. He joined UWEC in 2005 from Botswana (no, he is Ugandan!). ...

22. Afrika
(Profiles/Primates Profiles)

Estimated year of birth: Early 2007 Sex: Male Origin: Kashoya Kitomi National forest reserve, Uganda Arrived: November 2007 at Uganda Wildlife education Center (UWEC) Confiscated from: Poachers at K

23. UWEC re-brands
(News/Latest)

The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre has re-branded.

24. Partnerships program
(Education/Inhouse programe)

...ication of roles. We work closely with the Ministry of Education, National curriculum Development centre, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Environment Management Authority, Chimpanzee Sanctuary and...

25. Campaigns program
(Education/Outreach programe)

... Reduction Strategic papers. These have largely contributed to the change in attitude of policy makers in Uganda. We target critical policy makers like the members of the Natural resources committee o...

26. Long stay volunteers program
(Education/Outreach programe)

...hey participate. This program has helped a number of volunteers to get jobs in mainstream sectors both in Uganda and outside Uganda....

27. Queen Elizabeth Exhibit (Kob Meadow)
(CHOGM/Uganda Savanna Ecosystem)

...Exihibit (Kob Meadow) mimicks the ecosystem of the Queen Elizabeth National Park in the Western region of Uganda....

28. UWEC to re-brand
(News/Latest)

...If you feel you have a contribution to make to this noble cause, then we would like to hear from you. The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre was formed in 1994 to replace the Entebbe Zoo. The main aim w...

29. UWEC ready for CHOGM
(CHOGM/The information Centre)

In November of 2007, Uganda is hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Uganda. As the institution responsible for showcasing Uganda’s beauty, a number of facilities are in place

30. Enhancing the learning and teaching of science through curriculum integrated tours.
(Education/Outreach programe)

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) more especially for the facilitation of your pupils and teachers towards their field