Nairobi Snake Park

The Nairobi Snake Park contains numerous snake species including puff adders, black mambas, Egyptian cobras, and African rock pythons in naturalistic enclosures.

The facility opened in January 1961 with Jonathan Leakey as curator, establishing itself as both a research center and educational institution for reptile studies.

The park functions as a bridge between local communities and wildlife, providing snake removal services and education about reptile conservation in Kenya.

Visitors can access both the National Museum and Snake Park with a single ticket, with different rates for Kenyan citizens and international tourists.

The park houses Gaboon vipers, which possess 4-centimeter fangs, making them carriers of the longest snake fangs found anywhere in the world.

Location: CBD division

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Museum Hill Nairobi

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-17:30

Phone: +254208164134

GPS coordinates: -1.27477,36.81496

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38