Dr James Musinguzi, the executive director of Uwec, claimed some wildlife traffickers are now using different airlines to traffic parts of wild animals across the globe.
The launch was presided over by Dr Jane Goodall, a world-renowned conservationist and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, who doubles as UN messenger of peace
The regional zoos will be set up in Mbale, Gulu, Mbarara and Kyenjonjo for purposes of forest restoration, wildlife conservation, and promotion of tourism