Nairobi Snake Park: Ticket Prices
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Nairobi Snake Park is a small reptile park on Museum Hill next to the Nairobi National Museum, with snakes, crocodiles, tortoises and an aquarium. Kenyan adults pay KES 350 and children pay KES 200. It is open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and most families need 1 to 2 hours. A combined ticket with the museum costs KES 600 for adults and KES 300 for children.
GPS: -1.2739, 36.8148
What is Nairobi Snake Park?
The Nairobi Snake Park is a reptile conservation and education facility located on Museum Hill, adjacent to the Nairobi National Museum. It opened to the public in January 1961 with Jonathan Leakey as its first curator. The park was established to meet demand for a safari destination and to provide a research facility on reptiles and snake breeding. Its purpose is to educate visitors about the value of snakes in the ecosystem, the dangers of snake bites, and how to avoid them.
The collection includes puff adders, black mambas, Egyptian cobras, African rock pythons, Gaboon vipers, American alligators, crocodile species, freshwater terrapins, tortoises and aquariums with coral fish from East African lakes and rivers. The park offers interactive sessions with friendly reptiles, including feeding crocodiles. Most families spend 1 to 2 hours here. It is a good add-on to a museum visit.
The park is a research and conservation facility for reptiles. It educates visitors about the value of snakes in the ecosystem and how to avoid snake bites.
Nairobi Snake Park ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (Below 16 years) | Under 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya / East African resident | KES 350 | KES 200 | KES 9 |
| Non-resident | KES 18 | KES 9 | KES 9 |
Snake Park rates are KES 350 for Kenyan and East African citizen adults and KES 200 for children. Residents and visitors from the rest of Africa pay USD 6 for adults and USD 3 for children. Foreigners from outside Africa pay USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children. The combined ticket with Nairobi National Museum costs KES 600 for adults and KES 300 for children for Kenya and East African citizens, USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children for residents, and USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children for non-residents.
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💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Buy the combined ticket Covers the museum and Snake Park and costs less than two separate tickets
- Go on a weekday morning Avoid school groups and tour buses
- Carry your own snacks No cafe on site and the nearby museum cafe may be busy
- Children under 3 free No entry fee for toddlers
- Ask about animal handling The interactive sessions are free and a highlight for children
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Can be carried in a carrier. The park is small and manageable. | |
| 3–5 years | Enjoy the close-up views of snakes and tortoises. Interactive sessions are engaging. | |
| 6–9 years | Ideal age. Can hold a python or tortoise and understand the safety messages. | |
| 10–12 years | Can engage with the educational displays and interactive sessions. | |
| 13+ years | Can appreciate the conservation and research aspects. |
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Key details
- Address
- Prof. Wangari Maathai Road, Nairobi, Nairobi
- GPS coordinates
- -1.2739, 36.8148
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Open all year round including public holidays and weekends. One tour operator lists 9:30 am – 6:00 pm. The gate closes at 6 pm. Confirm by phone. Closed now
- How long to plan
- 1 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
- Payment accepted
- M-Pesa
- Card
- Phone
- +254 20 8164134
What to expect when you visit
Plan for a 1 to 2 hour visit. Enter through the museum compound at Museum Hill. Buy a ticket at the gate or use the combined museum and Snake Park ticket.
Walk through the reptile enclosures. The collection includes venomous and non-venomous snakes, crocodiles, tortoises and an aquarium with East African coral fish. The Gaboon viper, with its 4 cm fangs, is a notable species.
Interactive sessions with the animal handlers are a highlight. Visitors can hold a rock python, a tortoise or a gecko. The handlers are knowledgeable and generous with their time.
Most families finish in about an hour. The park is small and a bit dated, but children enjoy the close encounters.
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
Can I pay with cash?
No. Payment is through eCitizen via M-Pesa or card.
Is it suitable for toddlers?
Yes, but keep the visit short and bring a carrier.
Do I need to book in advance?
Not for individual visits. School groups should contact NMK.
Is it open on public holidays?
Yes, it is open daily including public holidays.
Can we hold the snakes?
Yes, the animal handlers offer interactive sessions where visitors can hold a rock python, tortoise or gecko.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Minimum age
- No minimum age
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Picnic allowed
- Access and parking
- Stroller friendly
- Paid parking
- Public transport nearby
- Safety notes
Supervision required. Stay behind barriers. Do not feed animals. Move slowly and quietly. Hold children's hands near enclosures.
Tickets and costs
- Free entry rules
- 100–200 (estimate; parking is shared with the museum)
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Guided tours are available on request. Animal handling sessions are offered. Educational programmes are available.
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mornings are the quietest. The park is small and can get crowded when tour groups arrive.
- Busiest times
- Midday and weekends are busier. School groups visit on weekday mornings.
- How to get there
The Snake Park is on Museum Hill, about 2 km from Nairobi CBD, in the same compound as the Nairobi National Museum. From the CBD, take Uhuru Highway or Valley Road towards Museum Hill. The entrance is on Prof. Wangari Maathai Road.
- By car
- About 2 km from Nairobi CBD. Drive time is 10–15 minutes off-peak. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hour.
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Uber and Bolt are available. A ride from the CBD costs roughly KES 300–600.
- Public transport
Matatus from the CBD stop on Prof. Wangari Maathai Road or Kipande Road near the museum. The fare is roughly KES 50–100. The last stretch is a short walk.
- Combine with
Nairobi National Museum is next door and a combined ticket is available. Nairobi Gallery is about 3 km away with a separate ticket. Nairobi Railway Museum is about 3 km away with a separate ticket.
- What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, camera, water bottle, snacks, sun hat, and insect repellent.
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Conflicting information. Some sources say accessible, others say not. Confirm by phone.
Strollers can be used, but the park is small.
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Nairobi Snake Park, Nairobi National Museum, and Nairobi Gallery make a good half-day city culture circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Nairobi Snake Park?
- Kenya and East African resident adults pay KES 350 and resident children (ages Below 16 years) pay KES 200. Non-resident adults pay KES 18 and non-resident children pay KES 9. Children under 3 pay KES 9. Snake Park rates are KES 350 for Kenyan and East African citizen adults and KES 200 for children. Residents and visitors from the rest of Africa pay USD 6 for adults and USD 3 for children. Foreigners from outside Africa pay USD 18 for adults and USD 9 for children. The combined ticket with Nairobi National Museum costs KES 600 for adults and KES 300 for children for Kenya and East African citizens, USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children for residents, and USD 25 for adults and USD 15 for children for non-residents. Prices checked 14 Oct 2026.
- What are the Nairobi Snake Park opening hours?
- Daily 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Open all year round including public holidays and weekends. One tour operator lists 9:30 am – 6:00 pm. The gate closes at 6 pm. Confirm by phone. Busiest: Midday and weekends are busier. School groups visit on weekday mornings.
- Is Nairobi Snake Park suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: No minimum age. Supervision required. Stay behind barriers. Do not feed animals. Move slowly and quietly. Hold children's hands near enclosures.
- How long do you need at Nairobi Snake Park?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- What payment methods does Nairobi Snake Park accept?
- Nairobi Snake Park accepts M-Pesa, Card. It does not accept cash.
- Is Nairobi Snake Park accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Stroller friendly, Paid parking, Public transport nearby.
- What is the best time to visit Nairobi Snake Park?
- Weekday mornings are the quietest. The park is small and can get crowded when tour groups arrive. It is busiest Midday and weekends are busier. School groups visit on weekday mornings.
- How do you get to Nairobi Snake Park?
- About 2 km from Nairobi CBD. Drive time is 10–15 minutes off-peak. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hour. Ride-hailing: Uber and Bolt are available. A ride from the CBD costs roughly KES 300–600. Public transport: Matatus from the CBD stop on Prof. Wangari Maathai Road or Kipande Road near the museum. The fare is roughly KES 50–100. The last stretch is a short walk. The Snake Park is on Museum Hill, about 2 km from Nairobi CBD, in the same compound as the Nairobi National Museum. From the CBD, take Uhuru Highway or Valley Road towards Museum Hill. The entrance is on Prof. Wangari Maathai Road.
- What is the Gaboon viper?
- A snake species known for having the longest fangs in the world, measuring 4 cm.
- Is the American alligator on display?
- Yes, the park has an American alligator and several crocodile species.
- Is there an aquarium?
- Yes, the park has aquariums with coral fish from East African lakes and rivers.
- Can I feed the crocodiles?
- Interactive sessions include feeding the crocodiles.
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