Nairobi Animal Orphanage

Name: Nairobi Animal Orphanage
Address: National Park, Karen, Langata Rd, KE
Telephone: +254 20 2379407
Rating: 4.4

4.4(6292 reviews)

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Rehabilitation center at Nairobi National Park featuring many exotic mammals & birds, plus tours.

Get up close with rescued lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas right next to Nairobi National Park. The feeding time at 2:30pm is the highlight — combine it with the Safari Walk next door for a full afternoon of wildlife.

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What this place offers

Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Sunday6:00 AM – 7:30 PM

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National Park, Karen, Langata Rd

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Nairobi Animal Orphanage is located at National Park, Karen, Langata Rd, Langata, Nairobi.

Nairobi Animal Orphanage has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 6292 reviews.

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I visited this zoo recently and to be honest, our experience was a bit underwhelming. We only went to the Animal Orphanage section and paid around USD 20 per person. Unfortunately, it was quite small...

HJ

Hussein Juma

5 months ago

The Nairobi Animal Orphanage is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience Kenya’s wildlife up close. Located right next to Nairobi National Park, it’s home to rescued and rehabilitated animals in...

JM

Jörg Meier

2 weeks ago

Nice facilities. All toilets dirty or not working. I would expect differently in a place that charges people that much.

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Nyauma Mokaya

a month ago

Very nice place to see the animals. The most interesting time is the feeding time which is 2:30 pm. Combine your experience with the Nairobi Safari Walk and you won't regret.

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Ezekiel Ndung'u

a month ago

You'll find a variety of wild animals at the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, including cranes, spotted and striped hyenas, lions, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, serval cat, and helmeted guinea fowl.

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