Description

The centre has been ostensibly set up as a breeding centre for the endangered Rothschild giraffe, but now operates conservation/education programs for Kenyan school children. There is good information on giraffes available here, and an elevated feeding platform where visitors meet the resident giraffes face to face.

The Giraffe Centre is the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W. Kenya), a Kenyan non-profit organisation. Our main purpose is to educate Kenyan school children and youth on their country’s wildlife and environment, as well as give local and international visitors an opportunity to come into close contact with the world’s tallest species, the giraffe.

WHAT TO DO AT THE GIRAFFE CENTRE

Not sure what to do at our centre? Or maybe you would like to plan your itinerary for the day? There is a notice board at the right of the payment booth, where the whole of our centre is mapped out for you. Getting your bearings is a good start to an enjoyable visit.

Find some important information on the notice board for your consideration too. Aside from the notices that come and go, there is a list of recommendations on how to feed the giraffe. Read these and you are good to go.

You don’t have to internalise everything. Our Educators are on hand to guide you, if you so wish. You can identify them in their khaki outfits. They will be quick to approach you, but if it is a busy day - as it often is— don’t hesitate to seek them out and ask for help.

BROWSING AREA

The awe our tall friends elicits will lead you right here. An Educator will hand you some food pellets. Made of corn, wheat, grass and molasses, they are what you will feed them as you get up close. To get even closer, go up to the Feeding Platform. Don’t leave without getting a kiss! 

INFORMATION CENTRE

Attend a short lecture on the giraffe to learn how and why we are taking care of this endangered animal. Leave with a whole lot more about wildlife in Kenya. We have artwork for sale on display. Made by students, the proceeds go towards supporting Ecology Trips for the underprivileged.

NATURE SANCTUARY

Our Nature Trail  is available to you at no extra cost.

Take a stroll, or hike if you’re up to it, in our serene 1.5-kilometre nature trail and see how many species of bird you can spot - the record in one stroll is 60! Watch out for smaller animals such as dikdik and squirrel.

The trail goes down to the snaking Gogo River.  If you want to see its source, the Ngong Hills, go up to the View Point. The view is breathtaking.

An alternate route back to the centre will pass you by the Warthog Den. Be careful that one doesn’t come springing after you from the deep black holes!

TEA HOUSE

Wind down your visit with refreshments, people and giraffe watching and some mingling here.

THE GIFT SHOP

Pop into the Daisy Zoovenir Shop for some keepsakes on your way out. We must warn you, people have spent hours in there! Remember, the Giraffe Centre derives 90 percent of its funds from the entrance fee collected and sales in the gift shop and Teahouse. Shop till you drop, it’s for a cause.

We hope you enjoyed your visit, we certainly loved having you!

Rules & Regulations

Please check back for rules and regulations

Wildlife & Birds