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Animals and wildlife in Kenya

Discover wildlife experiences, sanctuaries and nature centres across Kenya where kids can meet animals up close and learn about conservation. 56 places, updated November 2026.

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All 56 animals and wildlife in Kenya

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

Animals and wildlife in Mombasa

Haller Park (Bamburi)

A former cement quarry turned wildlife sanctuary ? giraffe feeding, giant tortoises, hippos, crocs and a butterfly pavi…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from KES 500

Animals and wildlife in Mombasa

Mamba Village Centre (Nyali)

East Africa's largest crocodile farm on the coast ? afternoon croc feeding, ostriches, tortoises, horse rides and a pla…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Entry from KES 200

Animals and wildlife in Mombasa

Mombasa Butterfly House

Butterfly house in the Fort Jesus grounds in Mombasa Old Town, with a planted flight area, live coastal butterflies and…

  • All ages

Entry from KES 100

Animals and wildlife in Naivasha

Crescent Island Game Sanctuary

Private game sanctuary on a peninsula in Lake Naivasha, reached by a short boat ride, where you walk among giraffe, zeb…

  • All ages (children must manage a 1 to 2 hour walk)
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 800

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 Kiambu

Mlango Farm

Organic farm at Ngecha near Limuru offering booked visits with a guided walk, vegetable harvesting, animal feeding and…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 175,011

Animals and wildlife in Kiambu

Gathoni Sensory Garden & Tea Farm

Tea farm and sensory garden at Tigoni near Limuru, with guided tea-plucking and processing tours, a herb garden and gui…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor
  • Great for toddlers

Animals and wildlife in Thika

Blue Post Animal Park

Small animal park in the grounds of the historic Blue Post Hotel in Thika, with an ostrich, crocodiles and small animal…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 50

Animals and wildlife in Athi River

Swara Plains Conservancy

Private 15,000-acre wildlife conservancy on the Kapiti Plains, with game drives, cycling and walking trails 35 km from…

  • All ages (vehicle-based)
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 1,000

Animals and wildlife in Athi River

Swara Acacia Lodge

A small safari lodge under old acacia trees in the Swara Plains Conservancy near Athi River, with game drives, a pool a…

  • All ages

Entry from KES 8,500

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

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