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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 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 Nakuru

Lake Nakuru National Park

Compact KWS park around a soda lake with rhinos, lions, giraffes and, when conditions allow, flamingos, about 156 km fr…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 1,500

Animals and wildlife in Nanyuki

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Private conservancy near Nanyuki with Big Five game drives, the last two northern white rhinos and Kenya's only chimpan…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 2,000

Animals and wildlife in Meru

Meru National Park

Quiet 870 sq km KWS park, home of Elsa the lioness from Born Free, with a rhino sanctuary, reticulated giraffe and 13 r…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 800

Animals and wildlife in Nyeri

Aberdare National Park

767 sq km mountain park with forest, moorland and Kenya's tallest waterfall, Karuru Falls (273 m). KWS gates open 6am t…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 800

Animals and wildlife in Nyeri

Mamba Village Nyeri

Crocodile farm at Kiganjo near Nyeri with pools of Nile crocodiles and guided walks, next to the Kenya Police College.

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Animals and wildlife in Malindi

Falconry of Kenya

Private bird-of-prey and reptile sanctuary outside Malindi ? handle eagles, falcons and owls, meet tortoises and snakes.

  • 4 years and up
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 500

Animals and wildlife in Watamu

Local Ocean Conservation - Watamu Turtle Watch

Sea-turtle rescue hospital and education centre on Watamu beach ? meet recovering turtles and learn about nest protecti…

  • 4 years and up
  • Outdoor

Free entry

Animals and wildlife in Watamu

Bio-Ken Snake Farm

Snake farm and research centre in Watamu with guided tours of East African snakes, venom milking at 10am and handling s…

  • All ages

Entry from KES 1,500

Animals and wildlife in Voi

Tsavo East National Park

Kenya's biggest easy safari from the coast ? red elephants, lions and the Galana River, day-trippable from Mombasa or D…

  • 4 years and up
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 500

Animals and wildlife in Voi

Voi Wildlife Lodge

Lodge on the boundary of Tsavo East overlooking a waterhole where elephants come to drink, with a pool, spa and game dr…

  • All ages

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