This study was carried out to determine how wildlife conservation promotes ecotourism at Nekede zoological garden. Ecotourism involves visiting natural areas like zoos in order to learn, to study, or to carry out activities environmentally friendly, that is, a tourism based on the nature experience. This is done through the effort of skilled educators and interpreters, who use a variety of techniques, methods like observation, visit to the site, interviews and focus group discussion. Data pertaining to how conservation promotes ecotourism at Nekede zoological garden were collected through in-depth interview with experienced zoo staff, observations in the zoo premises, structured questionnaires as well as review of records and files. The result showed that the highest respondents fall within the age bracket 30-39, (52%). Males (62%) were more than females (38%).  Many wild animals and forest trees were identified during the study. Some identified wild animals include Grasscutter (T. swinderianus), Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), Lion (Panthera leo) and Stripped hyena (Hyaena hyaenia).  The study reveals that the purpose for visiting the zoo include observing the animals, to know about nature, learn and for recreation. It shows that their visit to observe these wild animals promotes ecotourism. Though, there were little or no visitors in the year 2020, while the highest visitors came during the year 2019. It was recommended that the importance of ecotourism through conservation should be made a priority for first time visitors before any other form of activities can take place.