A day with animals at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre

It is around 12:00 pm and I leave home in Kampala to head for Entebbe. I have been traveling to Entebbe but my focus this point was Uganda wildlife Education Centre formerly known as Entebbe zoo and as most people call it. Some feel comfortable calling it ‘UWEC’

By the way, this is my first time at UWEC, the last time I was there, I happened to be part of the celebrants on Zakayo’s birthday when he was making 44 years. Well, it happened accidentally that I was there that day 15/08/2008, but I had no option but to eat that big great cake with Zakayo and his family. Well in case you do not know who Zakayo is, he is the oldest Chimp at the centre.

UWEC is an education centre that is dedicated to conserving the endangered species of animals and trust me, the animals there need food to eat. If you are there and are passionate about the life of animals, get down there and contribute to the move of conservation through your entrance fees and the donations. The entrance fees are pocket friendly and affordable to every wildlife enthusiast .

Entry Fees in Ugandan shilling:

East African Adults	10,000/=
East African Children	5,000/=
Foreign Resident Adults	20,000/=
Foreign Resident Children	10,000/=
Foreign Adults	30,000/=
Foreign Children	15,000/=

Your great day will take you to meet animals and participate in different activities like feeding animals. Have fun at the beach and feel the breeze of Lake Victoria.

Well I did not sleep in Entebbe that day but worry not, there is accommodation available at the centre for all the groups such as dormitories and the guest bandas that will be able to accommodate you.