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Snake Park

Google rating 4.3 (1,437 reviews)
Parklands
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Small zoo featuring a wide range of snakes, crocodiles & tortoises in glass & open-air enclosures.

A good time handling snakes — most are average size with no huge ones. The staff allow you to handle some snakes, making it an interactive experience for those interested in reptiles.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
TuesdayToday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Google reviews

4.31,437 Google reviews
  • St S.Google review · 27 Jan 2026

    Poorly maintained but nice to see. Very friendly and helpful staff.

  • Tonny K.Google review · 20 Oct 2025

    We had a good time, the guys there allowed us to handle some of the snakes, most snakes are like average size, didn’t see any like huge ones. If you aren’t a citizen it’s gone be hectic to pay a little bit, tip; get a citizen to pay for you

  • Dhaval D.Google review · 30 Sep 2025

    Educational & Fun Visit at Nairobi Snake Park Had a very interesting time at the Nairobi Snake Park. The exhibits are informative, the keepers are knowledgeable, and the environment is clean and well-kept. Great spot for families and anyone curious about snakes and reptiles.

  • Sreeram R.Google review · 28 Jun 2025

    Located within the museum campus, this snake park has a good collection of reptiles, snakes and turtles that are common in the country. If you speak to the caretaker, you can also hold one of the baby pythons while he explains the conservation efforts to save them.

  • Valerie A.Google review · 13 Sep 2024

    Perfect way to spend the weekend, it’s an awesome place to go either with friends or, solo, family and kids. A good 3 hours going round the museum and learning about Kenya’s history. You can get a guide to lead you on or you can explore on your own. 😉❤️ have fun

Location

Prof. Wangari Maathai Rd

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Frequently Asked Questions

Snake Park is open daily, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Snake Park is located at Prof. Wangari Maathai Rd, Parklands, Nairobi.
Call +254 20 8164134.

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