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Animals and wildlife in Africa

Family-friendly animals and wildlife across 11 countries — in Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 299 places, updated November 2026.

All 299 animals and wildlife

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Nairobi Mamba Village

East Africa's largest crocodile farm in Karen, about 13 km from Nairobi CBD. Has Nile crocodiles, ostriches, tortoises,…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 200

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Nairobi Safari Walk

A raised wooden boardwalk through wetland, savannah and forest habitats where families can see lions, rhinos and pygmy…

  • 0-2;3-5;6-9;10-12;13+
  • Outdoor
  • Some toddler activities

Entry from KES 200

Animals and wildlife in Diani Beach

Stilts Backpackers (Bush Baby Feeding)

A backpackers' hostel with a bar and restaurant where bush babies are fed at 7pm daily. Open to non-guests.

  • 3-5;6-9;10-12;13+
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 1

Animals and wildlife in Diani Beach

Colobus Conservation

Diani's colobus monkey rescue and education centre ? guided walks past habituated colobus troops and the primate hospit…

  • 4 years and up
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from KES 250

Animals and wildlife in Kisumu

Mamba Village Kisumu

Families tour a crocodile farm, see snakes and tortoises, and enjoy an indoor play area and outdoor playground.

  • Fri

Animals and wildlife in Kisumu

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

Small KWS lakeshore sanctuary in Kisumu city with impala, hippos, sitatunga, 115+ bird species, an orphanage and a snak…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 300

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Butterfly House

Children walk among hundreds of free-flying butterflies and observe the life cycle from caterpillar to chrysalis.

  • Fri

Animals and wildlife in Kitengela

Maasai Ostrich Farm

Commercial ostrich farm offering guided tours, ostrich rides and a restaurant on the Kitengela plains.

  • All ages; ostrich ride has weight limit
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 300

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Nairobi Animal Orphanage

A rescue and rehabilitation facility for orphaned, injured and abandoned wildlife inside Nairobi National Park. Home to…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from KES 300

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Stedmak Animal Park

A wildlife sanctuary and recreation centre in Karen with an animal park, heated swimming pool, go-karting and a floatin…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Animals and wildlife in Mombasa

Haller Park

Families can hand-feed giraffes, see hippos and crocodiles, and explore forest trails at this former quarry turned wild…

  • Fri