Animals and wildlife in Nairobi
Nairobi National Park
The only national park within a capital city, about 7 km from Nairobi CBD. Home to lions, rhinos, giraffes and over 400…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Some toddler activities
Entry from KES 1,000
Animals and wildlife in Africa
Family-friendly animals and wildlife across 11 countries — in Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 299 places, updated November 2026.
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Animals and wildlife in Nairobi
Nairobi Snake Park
A small reptile park on Museum Hill next to the Nairobi National Museum, with snakes, crocodiles, tortoises and an aqua…
- All ages
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 350
Animals and wildlife in Nairobi
Giraffe Centre
Feed and meet endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a raised platform, then walk a 1.5 km nature trail in Lang'ata, Nai…
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from KES 200
Animals and wildlife in Subukia, Nakuru County
Subukia Bandas
Eco-camp with family bandas, farm animals and outdoor activities in the Subukia Valley.
- All ages; farm activities best for 3+
- Eco-camp, farm and outdoor
- Yes, cribs on request
Entry from KES 1
Animals and wildlife in Langata, Nairobi
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Nairobi Nursery)
Elephant orphanage where visitors watch baby elephants being fed and playing.
- All ages; best for 5+
- Outdoor elephant nursery
- Yes, but keep close
Entry from KES 20
Animals and wildlife in Nyali, Mombasa
Mamba Village
Crocodile farm and family restaurant with horse riding and kids’ games.
- All ages
- Outdoor crocodile farm and gardens
- Yes, with supervision
Entry from KES 350
Animals and wildlife in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County
Farm Life Experience Chogoria
Working farm experience with animals, orchards and beekeeping.
- All ages; ideal for 4+
- Working farm, outdoor
- Yes, carrier recommended
Entry from KES 10,400
Animals and wildlife in Mutomo, Kitui County
Mutomo Reptile Park
Small reptile park with snakes, crocodiles and tortoises.
- All ages
- Outdoor reptile park
- Yes, but keep close
Entry from KES 200
Animals and wildlife in Tigoni, Limuru
Brown's Cheese Farm
Farm-to-table cheese tour with cows, gardens and a kids’ activity.
- All ages; kids’ activity available
- Farm and food campus
- Yes, carrier recommended
Entry from KES 3,000
Animals and wildlife in Kiserian, Kajiado County
Rimpa Estates Wildlife Conservancy
Wildlife conservancy and working ranch with game drives and disc golf.
- All ages; game drives suitable for all
- Outdoor conservancy and ranch
- Yes, but carrier useful
Entry from KES 2,000
Animals and wildlife in Entebbe, Uganda
Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (Entebbe Zoo)
Wildlife education centre and zoo with rescued animals and hands-on encounters.
- All ages
- Zoo and wildlife education centre
- Yes, stroller friendly
Entry from KES 20,000
Animals and wildlife in Nakasongola, Uganda
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Uganda’s only rhino sanctuary, offering guided rhino trekking on foot.
- All ages; trekking best for 6+
- Outdoor savannah sanctuary
- No
Entry from KES 50,000