Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
A lakeside wildlife rescue and education centre in Entebbe where you can see lions, shoebills, giraffes, and chimpanzees up close.
The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, known locally as the Entebbe Zoo, is run by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. It takes in injured or confiscated native wildlife, including lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, shoebills, and chimpanzees. The enclosures follow the shore of Lake Victoria, making it a good shortcut for travellers who cannot make it to a national park but still want to see Uganda’s animals. For an extra fee, you can join a keeper experience or get close to the giraffes to feed them. Foreign adult tickets cost around USD 15 to 30. The centre is about 36 km from Kampala and right next to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, so you can visit both in one day.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- National Botanical Gardens (Entebbe)
- Lido Beach
- Kigungu Landing Site (Catholic Missionaries' Landing)
- Uganda Reptiles Village
- Zika Forest
- Mabamba Bay Wetland
- Lutembe Bay