Blue Post Animal Park in Thika Town, Thika: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Animals and wildlife in Thika Town, Thika
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A small animal park in the grounds of the old Blue Post Hotel in Thika, with an ostrich, crocodiles, a kids play park and a waterfall viewpoint.
What is Blue Post Animal Park?
Blue Post Animal Park sits in the grounds of the Blue Post Hotel in Thika, an old stopover on the road to the highlands. The animal area holds an ostrich, Nile crocodiles, porcupines and smaller animals, and a children's play park with swings and a merry-go-round stands nearby.
A short walk gives views of Chania Falls, and the hotel's restaurants serve meals. It is a modest, old-fashioned setup rather than a full zoo, best for an hour or two.
The park keeps a small collection of captive animals, including Nile crocodiles and an ostrich, in the hotel grounds beside the Chania River; no breeding or release programme is advertised.
Blue Post Animal Park ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | KES 100 | KES 50 |
Reported entry of KSh 100 adult and KSh 50 child in 2022, with a later visitor post mentioning KSh 150; current rates may differ.
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| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Play park and short animal walk | 3-5 years |
Key details
- Address
- Blue Post Hotel, Thika town, Kiambu County, Thika
- Opening hours
- Daily 8am – 6pm Closed now
- How long to plan
- 1 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
What to expect when you visit
Pay at the animal park gate, then follow the path past the ostrich and crocodile pens. The play park and the waterfall viewpoint are a short walk through the grounds.
The setup is dated and shady, and paths turn muddy after rain. Pair it with lunch at one of the hotel restaurants.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
Crocodile enclosures and open water near the falls need close supervision; keep children behind barriers and hold hands on wet paths.
Tickets and costs
- Free entry rules
- No
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mornings
- Busiest times
- Weekend afternoons
- How to get there
In Thika town at the Blue Post Hotel, off the old Thika road near the Chania River.
- By car
- About 45 minutes to 1 hour from Nairobi via Thika Road
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Taxi to Blue Post Hotel, Thika
- Public transport
Matatu to Thika town, then boda boda to Blue Post
- Combine with
Fourteen Falls | Homeland Leisure Garden
- What to bring
Insect repellent | Closed shoes | Water
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Blue Post Animal Park?
- Adults pay KES 100 and children pay KES 50. Reported entry of KSh 100 adult and KSh 50 child in 2022, with a later visitor post mentioning KSh 150; current rates may differ.
- What are the Blue Post Animal Park opening hours?
- Daily 8am – 6pm. Busiest: Weekend afternoons.
- How long do you need at Blue Post Animal Park?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- What is the best time to visit Blue Post Animal Park?
- Weekday mornings. It is busiest Weekend afternoons.
- How do you get to Blue Post Animal Park?
- About 45 minutes to 1 hour from Nairobi via Thika Road. Ride-hailing: Taxi to Blue Post Hotel, Thika. Public transport: Matatu to Thika town, then boda boda to Blue Post In Thika town at the Blue Post Hotel, off the old Thika road near the Chania River.
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