Nairobi Animal Orphanage

Nairobi Animal Orphanage is a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Nairobi National Park. It is the oldest of its kind in Kenya. Hyenas, leopards and scarce Sokoke cats are some wildlife that can be found here. Various birds can also be viewed, including parrots, guinea fowls, crowned cranes and ostriches.

It provides a conservation facility for animals to return to optimum health after injuries and abandonment to return to the wild. Nairobi Animal Orphanage also acts as an educational centre for the general public, who can get up close and personal with over 20 different animal and bird species. Established in 1964, visitors rarely require a guide while touring the orphanage because of the detailed labelling of all individual animal shelters with information about their species, rescue operation and care-taking details. With mild temperatures throughout the year, the National Park is suitable to be visited all year round and is easily accessible through the road off Kenya Wildlife Service head office with a 20-minute drive from the city centre.