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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]

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WCS Uganda Program (@wcs_uganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UWEC, @Ugwildlife, WILDLIFE CLUBS OF UGANDA WildAid Africa Wildlife Conservation Society, Uganda Inception meeting for a joint community engagement campaign to counter wildlife crime in communities neighboring Murchison Falls Conservation Area. Supported by U.S. Ambassador to Uganda and the #AmericanPeople.

<a href="/UWEC_EntebbeZoo/">UWEC</a>, @Ugwildlife, <a href="/WildlifeClubsUg/">WILDLIFE CLUBS OF UGANDA</a> <a href="/WildAidAfrica/">WildAid Africa</a> <a href="/WCSUganda/">Wildlife Conservation Society, Uganda</a> Inception meeting for a joint community engagement campaign to counter wildlife crime in communities neighboring Murchison Falls Conservation Area. Supported by <a href="/USAmbUganda/">U.S. Ambassador to Uganda</a> and the #AmericanPeople.
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The Executive Director of UWEC Dr. James Musinguzi has announced an increment in the number of visitors that embraced the facility from 400,000 in the FY 2022/23 to 600,000 visitors in the just concluded Financial Year 2023/24. Sam Ibanda Mugabi #NBSLiveAt9 #NBSUpdates

The Executive Director of <a href="/UWEC_EntebbeZoo/">UWEC</a> Dr. James Musinguzi has announced an increment in the number of visitors that embraced the facility from 400,000 in the FY 2022/23 to 600,000 visitors in the just concluded Financial Year 2023/24.

<a href="/simugabi/">Sam Ibanda Mugabi</a>

#NBSLiveAt9 #NBSUpdates
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Promoting human-chimpanzee coexistence amidst exponential human population growth requires a multifaceted approach that includes community engagement, habitat conservation, sustainable practices,conflict mitigation, research, education,& strong legal frameworks. #ChimpanzeeDay

Promoting human-chimpanzee coexistence amidst exponential human population growth requires a multifaceted approach that includes community engagement, habitat conservation, sustainable practices,conflict mitigation, research, education,&amp; strong legal frameworks. 
#ChimpanzeeDay
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You are invited to participate in the 2024 travel writing competition by sharing your thoughts on harnessing tourism through conservation. Writers are encouraged to publish reflections and have the chance to win prizes. Submission deadline is 28th July 2024.

You are invited to participate in the 2024 travel writing competition by sharing your thoughts on harnessing tourism through conservation. Writers are encouraged to publish reflections and have the chance to win prizes. Submission deadline is 28th July 2024.
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World Snake Day is utilized to debunk myths about snakes. UWEC has snake awareness programs and campaigns to emphasize their role as pest controllers and environmental indicators. #worldsnakesday

World Snake Day is utilized to debunk myths about snakes. <a href="/UWEC_EntebbeZoo/">UWEC</a> has snake awareness programs and campaigns to emphasize their role as pest controllers and environmental indicators. 
#worldsnakesday
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From Entebbe ➡ Mbale. Below⬇is the proposed infrastructural development for the Eastern Region (Mbale) Satellite Centre, to be established in Mutoto village, Mbale City, Uganda.

From Entebbe ➡ Mbale. Below⬇is the proposed infrastructural development for the Eastern Region (Mbale) Satellite Centre, to be established in Mutoto village, Mbale City, Uganda.
UBC UGANDA (@ubctvuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Visitors have the opportunity to feed the giraffes nestled at UWEC, a sanctuary for these majestic creatures, the largest ruminants on land. Giraffes are known for their gentleness and UWEC is home to 3 giraffes. - Irene Allen Namisango #UBCGMU | #ExploreUganda

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The term "warthog" comes from the noticeable wart-like bumps on its face. These are not real warts but are made of bone and cartilage. The male, called a boar, has two pairs of these "warts," while the female, called a sow, has one pair.

The term "warthog" comes from the noticeable wart-like bumps on its face. These are not real warts but are made of bone and cartilage. The male, called a boar, has two pairs of these "warts," while the female, called a sow, has one pair.
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Otters known as Ngonge in Central Uganda typically consume 70-80% fish. They also have a diverse diet, including amphibians, reptiles, shellfish, crustaceans such as signal crayfish, birds, small mammals, dragonflies, and even slugs.

Otters known as Ngonge in Central Uganda  typically consume 70-80% fish. They also have a diverse diet, including amphibians, reptiles, shellfish, crustaceans such as signal crayfish, birds, small mammals, dragonflies, and even slugs.
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Ankole cattle are friendly and playful animals, popular in educational programs UWEC. We bet Peter S. Greenberg was absolutely amazed during his recent visit to Uganda! *Throwback Thursday #Tbt

Ankole cattle are friendly and playful animals, popular in educational programs <a href="/UWEC_EntebbeZoo/">UWEC</a>. We bet <a href="/PeterSGreenberg/">Peter S. Greenberg</a> was absolutely amazed during his recent visit to Uganda! 
*Throwback Thursday #Tbt
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Team Uganda sets out in pursuit of Paris 2024 Olympics glory on a busy Friday, with our swimmer and runners hunting for qualification, as well as medals in the case of Joshua Cheptegei, Jacob Kiplimo and Martin Kiprotich in the 10000m. See times for the day and night action below.

Team Uganda sets out in pursuit of <a href="/parisolympicss/">Paris 2024 Olympics</a> glory on a busy Friday, with our swimmer and runners hunting for qualification, as well as medals in the case of Joshua Cheptegei, Jacob Kiplimo and Martin Kiprotich in the 10000m. See times for the day and night action below.
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Congratulations to Joshua Cheptegei 🇺🇬🇺🇬 🥇🥇, also known as the Silverback🦍, on your outstanding performance at the Men's 10 km at the #OlympicGamesParis2024! Your thump inspires us 🥇 5,000 metres, #Tokyo2020 🥈 10,000 metres, #Tokyo2020 🥇 10,000 metres, #Paris2024    🇺🇬

Congratulations to <a href="/joshuacheptege1/">Joshua Cheptegei 🇺🇬🇺🇬 🥇🥇</a>, also known as the Silverback🦍, on your outstanding performance at the Men's 10 km at the #OlympicGamesParis2024! Your thump inspires us
🥇 5,000 metres, #Tokyo2020
🥈 10,000 metres, #Tokyo2020
🥇 10,000 metres, #Paris2024   
 🇺🇬
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Six (6) staff of UWEC are currently in Kenya 🇰🇪 for a one-week Environmental Leadership and Training workshop at Elsamere in Naivasha.

Six (6) staff of <a href="/UWEC_EntebbeZoo/">UWEC</a> are currently in Kenya 🇰🇪 for a one-week Environmental Leadership and Training workshop at Elsamere in Naivasha.
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Join us at the 3rd Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference on November 20-21st. Theme: “Promoting job creation, inclusiveness, and sustainability” This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and promote the unique beauty of both Uganda and Kenya! From Uganda’s mountain gorillas,

Join us at the 3rd Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference on November 20-21st.

Theme: “Promoting job creation, inclusiveness, and sustainability”

This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and promote the unique beauty of both Uganda and Kenya! From Uganda’s mountain gorillas,
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Looking for your next recycling project? Consider making this DIY (Do It Yourself) laundry basket using plastic bottle caps from Riham and a few crafting materials. It’s a fun and practical way to repurpose bottle caps. #Wastemanagement

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Wild dogs are tragically nearing extinction & are Africa's second most endangered carnivore after the Ethiopian Wolf. Once found in 39 countries, they now roam in only 14.The total number of breeding wild dogs left is a mere 1,400. They are classified as Endangered on IUCN .

Wild dogs are tragically nearing extinction &amp; are Africa's second most endangered carnivore after the Ethiopian Wolf. Once found in 39 countries, they now roam in only 14.The total number of breeding wild dogs left is a mere 1,400. They are classified as Endangered on <a href="/IUCN/">IUCN</a> .
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Hey, don't forget to tune in to SPARK TV and take a look at the daily life in the Entebbe-based facility UWEC while we spread joy and educate students on wildlife and conservation! Saturday: 6pm

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The winner of #Camon30series TECNO Mobile Uganda phone is Queen Victoria Ndamulani of #Bunyoro she had the best photo ‘Kiryandongo, the chimpanzee! Congratulations!🎉 Keep voting : africavotes.com/p/miss.tourism… #GrandFinale #14Sept kampalaserenahotel

The winner of #Camon30series <a href="/TECNOMobileUG/">TECNO Mobile Uganda</a> phone is Queen Victoria Ndamulani of #Bunyoro she had the best photo ‘Kiryandongo, the chimpanzee! Congratulations!🎉 
Keep voting : africavotes.com/p/miss.tourism…
 
#GrandFinale #14Sept <a href="/kampalaserena/">kampalaserenahotel</a>