The decision to adjust entry fees comes after careful deliberation and consideration of various factors impacting the center’s operations.
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In a recent development Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) formerly known as Entebbe Zoo has unveiled a revised rate card, marking a notable increment in entry fees for some categories of visitors. The decision was announced at the facility’s premises in Entebbe.
According to UWEC’s Executive Director Dr.James Musinguzi, the decision to adjust entry fees comes after careful deliberation and consideration of various factors impacting the center’s operations. Rising costs associated with animal care, habitant maintenance, staff wages, and infrastructure upgrades have necessitated a recalibration in pricing to ensure the center’s long-term sustainability.
The new rates will be effected on 1st July 2024, some categories of visitors planning to visit UWEC’s diverse display of Uganda’s Wildlife will part with double the old charge. The recent increment in admission charges signals a strategic move by UWEC to align its revenue streams with escalating operational expenditures and conservation initiatives.
These adjustments reflect our commitment to providing exceptional care for our animals, maintaining a world-class facility, and supporting vital conservation education initiativesDr. James Musingunzi, ED UWEC
The categories affected include African adults who were initially paying UGX 10,000 and will be paying UGX20,000. African children aged between 3 to 14 years were paying UGX 5000 will pay UGX 10,000, School groups whose visiting days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday were paying UGX 4,000 per head will pay UGX 8,000 per head. The unaffected categories by the new rate card include teachers accompanying students who will continue paying UGX 10,000, Non-resident adults will also maintain their USD 15 entry fee, Non- resident children also maintain a fee of USD10.
UWEC continues to be open to visitors between 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM daily. As a facility, they urge Ugandans and non-Ugandans to come and enjoy the diverse range of animal species and well as interest themselves in conservation education programs.