The Nairobi Snake Park is situated close to the Nairobi National Museum along Kipande Road in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi Snake Park was created in order to satisfy the desire for a well-liked safari destination and to provide a research center on reptiles and breeding snakes. Jonathan Leakey served as the park’s first curator and it initially opened to the public in January 1961. The goal of the snake park is to educate visitors about the importance of snakes in our ecosystem, the risks associated with a snake bite, and how to avoid them.
Among the spectacular snake species that can be found in Snake Park within the National Museum complex are the puff adder, black mamba, Egyptian cobra, African rock python, and gaboon viper. The latter is a particularly distinctive snake species since its 4 cm long fangs are known to be the longest in the entire world. The friendly Gaboon viper rarely bites, and when it does, it causes major medical problems. The snake park is home to a variety of crocodile species, including the American alligator. Additionally displayed are freshwater terrapins and tortoises. A collection of aquariums with coral fish from rivers and lakes in East Africa is the park’s main draw.
You can engage in fun interactions with amiable reptiles and amphibians while on a safari at the Snake Park in Nairobi, including feeding the crocodiles and other engaging activities. Since there are so many different species of snakes, if you’re afraid of them you can either hire a tour guide to take you through the region or read about them on slabs next to where they live.
The Nairobi Snake Park Opening Hours.
The Snake Park is open from Monday through Sunday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm throughout the year, including holidays and weekends.
