Herbivores
Step into a serene world of gentle giants and graceful grazers, where life moves in harmony with nature. Our herbivore exhibition showcases a diverse collection of plant-eating animals, from towering giraffes to peacefully grazing antelopes and mighty elephants. Watch as they roam, feed, and interact in environments designed to reflect their natural habitats. This section offers a calm yet fascinating glimpse into the essential role herbivores play in maintaining ecological balance, shaping landscapes, and supporting entire ecosystems.
Zebra (Equus quagga)
Habitat: Grasslands, Savannahs
Food: Grass
Interesting Fact: Each Zebra has unique stripes
Lifespan: 20-25 years
Gestation: 12 months
Threats: Habitat loss, hunting
Uganda Kob (Kobus kob thomasi)
Habitat: Grasslands near water
Food: Grass
Interesting Fact: National animal of Uganda
Gestation: 8 months
Threats: Poaching
Impala (Aepyceros melampus)
Habitat: Woodland, Savannah
Food: Grass, Leaves
Interesting Fact: Can jump over 10 meters
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Gestation: 6-7 months
Threats: Predation, habitat loss
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
Habitat: Forests
Food: Leaves
Interesting Fact: Very shy
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Gestation: 9 months
Threats: Hunting
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus)
Habitat: Grasslands
Food: Grass
Interesting Fact: Very fast runner
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Gestation: 8 months
Threats: Habitat loss
Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
Habitat: Grasslands
Food: Grass
Interesting Fact: Very fast
Lifespan: 11-20 years
Gestation: 8 months
Threats: Hunting