The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC), popularly known as Entebbe Zoo, is a conservation center where all animals found in Uganda can be accessed.^[1][2][3]

This area opened its doors in 1952 as a reception center for wild animals that were found as casualties, either injured, orphaned, sick, or confiscated from the illegal trade.^[1]

In the 1960s it changed its role into a zoo and non indigenous species like bears and tigers were introduced and kept as an attraction.^{[citation needed]}

In 1994, wildlife management was restructured and the zoo turned into Uganda Wildlife Education Center trust. The aim was to develop the zoo with emphasis on conservation Education.^[1][4]

The center is host to free ranging and caged animals, birds, several tree species and shrubs.^{[citation needed]}

Animals in the park include; Rock python, cheetah, leopard, lions, shoe bill stork, tortoise, giraffes, chimpanzees, baby elephant and Rhinos.^[1][5][6]

Birds include: Ostriches.

The center functions as a conservation Education center, a rehabilitation center and a recreation center where people come to see a variety of wild animals.^{[citation needed]}

The center contributes to scientific research and is committed to developing education programmes for the general public with emphasis on instilling a conservation ethic.^[1][7]

The center is located in Entebbe town, Wakiso District on the shores of Lake Victoria.^{[citation needed]}