Entebbe Wildlife Sanctuary
| Entebbe Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
| Location | Uganda |
| Coordinates | 0°03′28″N 32°28′38″E / 0.057910°N 32.477290°E |
| Area | 51.20 square kilometres (19.77 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1952(status year)[1] |
| Governing body | Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre |
Entebbe Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Entebbe, Wakiso District, Uganda, near the northern shore of Lake Victoria.[1][2] The World Database on Protected Areas lists designation as Wildlife Sanctuary, IUCN Category VI, and reported area 51.20 km².[1]
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View of plant in Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center
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Butterfly in Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center
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Chimpanzee meeting at the Center
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Giraffe feeding at the Center
Geography and setting
The World Database on Protected Areas lists a reported area of 51.20 km² and GIS area 53.83 km² for the protected area record named Entebbe (WDPA ID 7930).[1] The centroid coordinate for the same record is 0.07343°N, 32.46328°E.[1]
Legal status
The World Database on Protected Areas lists status as Designated, with status year 1951.[1] Ownership type is listed as State.[1]
Management and governance
The World Database on Protected Areas lists governance type as federal or national ministry or agency.[1] Uganda Wildlife Authority manages protected areas in Uganda and lists wildlife sanctuaries among protected area types under management.[3]
History
In 1952, the colonial Games Department established Entebbe Animal Sanctuary as a reception centre for wildlife casualties, including sick, injured, orphaned animals, plus animals confiscated from illegal trade.[2] In May 1994, a trust (UWEC Trust) was founded to take over the zoo for conservation education purposes.[2] The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre Act, No. 27 of 2015 established Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) as a statutory agency under the ministry responsible for wildlife, with a mandate for conservation education, plus a national role as a CITES animals rescue centre.[4]
Conservation, education, and wildlife care
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) describes veterinary and animal-keeper support for injured, sick, or stressed animals, plus quarantine services and breeding work focused on species at risk of extinction.[5] The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities describes UWEC as a statutory agency under the wildlife ministry, with a mandate for conservation education and a national CITES rescue-centre role.[4]
Visitor access
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre lists visitor access information for day visits in Entebbe, including opening hours, contact details, and published fees for several visitor categories.[6]
See also
Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Entebbe". BIOPAMA Regional Resource and Information System (RRIS). Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ a b c "Memory Lane". Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC). Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)". Uganda Wildlife Authority. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ a b "Wildlife & Conservation". Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (Uganda). Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "What we do". Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC). Retrieved 2025-12-17.
- ^ "Day Visits". Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC). Retrieved 2025-12-17.
External links
- Media related to Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center at Wikimedia Commons
- https://www.protectedplanet.net/7930