Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Entebbe

Uganda Wildlife Education Centre in Entebbe, central Uganda is a captivating place for exploring Uganda’s wildlife in captivity. The centre was originally a place for rescued or orphaned wild animals. To this day, they are rescued and rehabilitated. Some of the animals are reintroduced into the wild. So far, 543 animals have been rescued by the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.

Other animals are displayed for visitors to appreciate Uganda’s biodiversity. Visitors get amazing opportunities to witness how a range of animal species feed, play and get treated. There are 4 different habitats within the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre to offer similar conditions to their original habitats. These habitats are savannah, forest, wetland and open water.

What to see in Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre?

With approximately 253 animals kept in the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, there is plenty to see. There are a variety of mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian species that you will find here. Among the many, you will see common chimps, shoebill, white rhinos, giraffes, zebras, African rock pythons, and Nile crocodiles. More species include serval cats, vervet monkeys, Egyptian cobra, gaboon viper, impala, and Jackson’s hartebeest.

Some animal species can be encountered on free range. These include plenty of birds and some primates. Examples of animals on free range are olive baboon, red-tailed monkey, and patas monkey, among others. Common birds on free-range include bulbul, grey crowned crane, eastern plantain eater, pied crow, and others. There are plenty of butterflies and lizards that you can see while moving around the destination.

Cost of exploring Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre?

Entrance to the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre costs USD 15 per person. Advanced payments are also acceptable, and a reputable tour operator like Standard Safaris can do it for you. It is much better to travel with a tour operator because we provide tour packages that include a wide range of activities. Also, meals, transport, accommodation and guiding among others are included in our tour packages. This enhances your tour experience in Uganda.

What to do in Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre?

Wildlife viewing

Watch the mentioned animals and more at a safe distance. Most animal species are separated into different compartments or rooms. They also have labels for easy identification.

Birding

There are around 250 distinct bird species at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre. These include both native and migratory species, among others, and reside in any of the 4 habitats in the destination. Among them, you can encounter the African firefinch, crowned hornbill, woodland kingfisher, palm nut vulture, pied crow, and Ross’s turaco, to mention but a few. You can also see the black crake, Senegal coucal, yellow-throated tinkerbird, and canary white eye.

Forest walk

An opportunity to stretch your muscles in a pristine forest for 1 km of walking. In the forest, there are plenty of free-range birds, reptiles, and butterflies. With over 100 species of plants in the forest, you can identify and gain knowledge about different medicinal plants in Uganda. Learn about the significance of these plant species to people and the ecosystem. You are also allowed to take photos for your future memories.

Recreation

There is a Lake Victoria beach at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre for visitors to enjoy the cool atmosphere. You can also walk on the sand with your feet to do some exercise. This is also a nice place to have a picnic with your friends or family. Take photos here for future memories. Children are provided with bouncing castles and other play structures to enjoy their visit even more.

Keeper for a day

Visitors who appreciate the conservation efforts of the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre are offered this opportunity. They can spend the day with the animal keepers and engage in quite similar tasks. You will get first-hand experience of cleaning animal enclosures, prepare animal meals and also providing enrichment to animals. This costs USD 150 and advanced payment is required for adequate preparation at the centre.

Long-stay volunteer program

This opportunity is offered to visitors who are enthusiastic about sensitizing communities about wildlife and environment. This requires dedicating time like at least a week and some may prefer to volunteer for weeks, months or up to a year. Volunteers also get an opportunity to care for rescued animals in distress or sick. Feeding the animals and cleaning their holding facilities is also an exciting way to volunteer at the centre.

When to visit Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre?

The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre is open on every single day of the year. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 6:30 p.m.

Reaching Uganda Wildlife Education Centre?

The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre is conveniently situated within Entebbe, only 6 km away from the airport. Driving to the destination after an international flight will take you less than a quarter of an hour. From Kampala city, driving to the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre will take around 50 minutes. This is due to the road trip covering only 36 km.

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

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12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.