NAIROBI ANIMAL ORPHANAGE

Refuge for the Wild

The Nairobi Animal Orphanage is located in the Nairobi National Park. It serves as a treatment and rehabilitation center for wild animals. The Orphanage hosts lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, serval cats, rare Sokoke cats, warthogs, leopards, various monkeys, baboons, and buffalo. Various birds can also be viewed including parrots, guinea fowls, crowned cranes, and ostriches. All of the animals receive medical examinations and necessary treatment before being placed in a feeding and rehabilitation program based on their individual needs. The orphanage is one of the most famous attractions in Nairobi and one of the best things to visit in Kenya.The best time to visit Nairobi Animal Orphanage is all year long, as the park has mild temperatures. However, it is better during the dry months, from July to October, and also January and February. Observing animals at the orphanage is different and not as majestic as spotting them roaming in the wild in healthy conditions. However, the experience of visiting Nairobi Animal Orphanage is one of a kind. It is exciting to interact close-up with the wildlife and also knowing that these animals are survivors. 

While being there, you don’t need a guide. All animals’ cages are labeled with information for you, from the smallest bird to lions. The label mentions their stories, how they were rescued, where they came from, who took care of them in the orphanage, and lastly whether they were injured or abandoned.