Uganda, April 21 -- Growing up, like many youngsters, 29-year-old Esther Nandutu always wanted to become a doctor and save human lives. Not even in her slightest or wildest dreams did she ever picture herself as a zookeeper or tending wild animals.

"I always wanted to be a doctor at my A-Level, I studied Physics, Biology and Chemistry, but I failed to make it into medical school. I settled for a Bachelor in Conservation Education," she says.

During her field attachment, she worked with Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) where she learnt of the possibility of becoming a zookeeper, when she applied for a permanent role she was accepted.

For six years now, Nandutu has worked as a zookeeper and animal care expert at UWEC ...