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Official Twitter feed for the largest Zoo in Uganda 🇺🇬. Est.1952, Conservation Through Education.| Tel:+256(0) 414 320 520 | [email protected]
57 Lugard Ave, Entebbe
Joined August 2016
Welcome to Entebbe Botanical Gardens! We now accept mobile money and Visa card payments for your convenience. Enjoy nature's beauty while experiencing seamless, cashless transactions. Visit for a relaxing, hassle-free escape! Happy Independence 🇺🇬 #EntebbeBotanicalGardens
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The Rhino Naming Ceremony is happening this month on World Rhino Day! 17 rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary are waiting for names, you can name one for just $10,000 and directly support their conservation. #WorldRhinoDay #Conservation #ZiwaRhinos
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TALENT DAY HIGHLIGHTS!!! @MTWAUganda @TourismBoardUg @liberty_uganda @UWEC_EntebbeZoo @SupaloafUGoffcl @UNESCO
#IAMMYCULTURE @UNCC_UG @CCFU_NGO @MariaMutagamba @lugya_ivan
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The Connect-Understand-Act approach in Conservation Education is a powerful path to transform attitudes and behaviors by bringing people closer to nature, we inspire deeper appreciation and lasting conservation. #NatureConnects
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Yesterday, @UWEC_EntebbeZoo marked #WorldParrotDay with vibrant voices of parrots and young learners! From feathers to facts, students explored the vital role parrots play in nature. Big thanks to our Education Team for turning curiosity into conservation action. #Conservation
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Ready to ride the wild side of Lake Victoria with @eddywaverunner? Jet skiing is now available at @UWEC_EntebbeZoo! Come for the animals, stay for the adrenaline. 🚤#WildRide #JetSkiUganda
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The 3-day Annual @ugwildlife Tourism Wardens Assembly closed at @UWEC_EntebbeZoo with a bold call to reshape Uganda’s tourism future. The ED, Dr. James Musinguzi, stressed collaboration, infrastructure & funding as keys to boosting visitor numbers& sustaining conservation.
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Exciting news: @UWEC_EntebbeZoo welcomes a new member to the giraffe family. Acalf born this month to proud parents, North (mom) and Seguya (dad), brings our giraffe herd to four: two adults and two young ones! The calf’s sex is yet to be determined, but it's thriving under
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This Morning Our #MissTourismBuganda2025 Queens embraced the sunrise with a calming yoga session aimed at body shaping & wellness at @UWEC_EntebbeZoo where they’re currently in boot camp All in preparation for their epic moment of the GRAND FINALE on 13th June at @HotelAfricana
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Which eco-friendly practice should be a priority in Uganda’s tourism sector? #POATE2025
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UWA has hosted the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Tourism, and Industry at the nearly complete Mbale Regional Zoo, set to open in July this year. "The project, covering 37 of 62 acres, aims to boost domestic tourism, improve access to wildlife, and support local communities
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Miss TourismBusiro2025 partnered with @UWEC_EntebbeZoo to spotlight eco-cultural tourism, fusing heritage and wildlife conservation. Together, they champion a future where culture and nature thrive side by side. #Misstourismuganda
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Namubiru Agatha (18) was crowned Miss Tourism Busiro 2025/2026, in a colourful ceremony held on May 9 @UWEC_EntebbeZoo.The event, graced by HW @FabriceRulinda, Lord Mayor of Entebbe, brought together royalty, beauty, and purpose under the theme: "I Am My Culture".
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🤭What’s that ONE thing you’d always find in your mum’s handbag? 🤣 (Share those answers) 👇 ...................................... #MothersDay
#MothersDaySpecial
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We are thrilled to add a 5-door, 4-seater pure electric 🔌 hatchback, a generous gift from Mr. Tumuhimbise Bruce to our eco-fleet alongside our golf carts @UWEC_EntebbeZoo. Silent, Zero-emission, & energy smart ⚡, The environment approves. #Sustainability #EV #EcoMobility
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Ready for the finale? Join us at @UWEC_EntebbeZoo for the Miss Tourism Busiro showdown! Expect dazzling performances,& rich cultural showcase. Don’t miss the fun! Peep the schedule & plan your day! For more call +256 (0)772626023
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Looking for vibes with a view? Kigezi’s got Mountain gorillas, dugout canoe rides on Lake Bunyonyi, and terraced hills that make your fitness app panic. Add fresh food & cool weather. It is giving main character energy. #ExploreKigezi #IMD2025 #ExploreUganda
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On Sunday, May 4th, the Uganda Tourism Board proudly supported the Kids Fashion Runway team during a special tourism awareness visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Conservation Area (@UWEC_EntebbeZoo). This impactful initiative brought together 60 participants, including
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We are deeply saddened by the news of @RajivRuparelia passing. His family, the Ruparelia family, has been a valued friend to @UWEC_EntebbeZoo, consistently demonstrating their support for conservation and contributing to the well-being of animals at the conservation Area. Mr.
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True or false : A giraffe's heart weighs as much as a car tyre. A] True B] False 📷: @NitahVan 📍UWEC
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