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Nairobi Animal Orphanage

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NAIROBI ANIMAL ORPHANAGE

“Refuge for the Wild”

Set amidst the lush green vegetation of Nairobi National Park, the Animal Orphanage is a world renowned facility for its efforts in nurturing orphaned, aged, injured and abandoned wildlife.

The facility is also a conservation education hub for schools, higher learning institutions and the public. Conservation education conducted here is in an effort to foster and rally Kenyans and the public at large to take part and contribute in conservation of our wildlife heritage for the present and future generations and for the world. 

 

  • Bird watching
  • Game viewing
  • Photography

Roads: Nairobi Animal Orphanage is located about 8km from the Nairobi Central Business District and easily accessible from Nyayo National Stadium through to Lang’ata Road slightly past the Langata Army Barracks.

NAIROBI ANIMAL ORPHANAGE

Citizen

Resident

Non-Resident

Adults

KSH

Child

KSH

Adult

KSH

Child

KSH

Adult

USD

Child

 

215 125

215

125

22

13

MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen  (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Vehicle Charges per day:

The facility allows walking and therefore, vehicle entry charges do not apply.

Wildlife

Lion, cheetah, hyena, jackal, serval cat, very rare Sokoke cats, warthog, Leopard, various monkeys, baboons and buffalo.

Birds 

Parrots,guinea fowls,crowned cranes and ostriches.

Climate

January to March is hot and dry, April to June is hot and wet, and July to October is very warm and wet

When to go

All year round

What to take with you

Personal effects, drinking water, camera, binoculars, sunscreen and insect repellant

The wildlife enclosures are designed in such a way that the visitors get an upclose view of the animals from a safe distance. The description boards on the cages offer more information about the animal in the enclosure/cage thus allowing the visitors to derive a better experience from their visit.

Visitors can enjoy guided tours and game viewing. The Orphanage also acts as a wildlife research centre especially to students/learning institutions. 

Volunteer and internship opportunities are available for both local and international students and visitors. For such enquiries, contact Kenya Wildlife Service Human Capital Division, Training Department on training@kws.go.ke  

 

The sanctuary doesn’t offer any self-catering accommodation options, but visitors can select from a wide array of accommodation options in Nairobi city and its environs.

Animal Adoption Program  

The program provides individuals and corporates an opportunity to sponsor an animal of their choice in the orphanage. This is based on the premise that every rescued animal brought into the facility has varied and special needs. The support goes directly into the daily upkeep of the animals by providing food, medicine, toys, translocation, cage construction and maintenance and their general welfare.

For more  information on how to adopt an animal and support conservation, please contact Resource Mobilization Department adopt@kws.go.ke or rmm@kws.go.ke  

 

Email: nsw@kws.go.ke

Toll Free: 0800597000

 

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