Nairobi Snake Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Kenya, Tours & Travel

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Nairobi Snake Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Educational & Science; Kenya; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Nairobi Snake Park, located at the Nairobi National Museum, was established in 1961 as both a visitor attraction and a research center for reptiles. It houses a variety of venomous and non-venomous snakes, crocodiles, tortoises, lizards, and other reptiles, including rescued and threatened species. One of its notable exhibits is an American alligator donated in 1967. The park also features an aquarium section showcasing freshwater fish from Kenyan lakes and rivers, as well as marine species from the Indian Ocean. In addition to public education, it serves as a hub for reptile research and conservation efforts.

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Reviews of Snake Park

jptovee

2
Reviewed: 2025-01-15

Not great I wouldn't visit again unless needed to kill some time. The python they pass around for handling had open sores and it is a very small zoo. Gave the restaurant on site a chance but it was also disappointing.
Dima Mansour

3
Reviewed: 2024-11-10

The snake park was part of a combined ticket for the museum and the snake park .. it’s nice but the snake windows are hardly clean so you can’t see properly. The area in the middle though is nice.
Hina Patel

4
Reviewed: 2024-10-04

The keeper was very kind and allowed us to hold a young boa and a house snake. More money is needed to update the pens for the snakes, but it was very interesting to learn about them.
Valerie Akoko

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-14

Perfect way to spend the weekend, it’s an awesome place to go either with friends or, solo, family and kids. A good 3 hours going round the museum and learning about Kenya’s history. You can get a guide to lead you on or you can explore on your own. 😉❤️ have fun
Gautam Singh

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-16

Loved the experience, guide can be free - they allow you to touch a snake. I didn’t liked the fact that snake was kept secluded in a box. There were few reptiles roaming around in the courtyard. If you have likeness for snakes, this place is for you. If you find them creepy- do visit as an escape room experiences. Show stopper - Black Mamba 30 minutes death if they attack