Giraffe Centre, Giraffe conservation center in Karen, Kenya.
The Giraffe Centre is a wildlife facility for Rothschild giraffes located in Karen, Kenya, where visitors can observe the animals at eye level from raised wooden structures. The site contains multiple feeding platforms and viewing areas that allow close interaction with the giraffes during their regular activities.
The facility was established in 1983 to help protect Rothschild giraffes whose numbers were falling across Kenya. Habitat loss had been the main reason for the species' decline in the years leading up to the center's creation.
The center plays a role in connecting people to Kenya's wildlife through direct observation and educational visits. Community groups and families come here to learn about animal behavior and why these creatures matter to the country.
The facility operates during daytime hours and visitors can feed the giraffes from the platforms or simply watch them move around the grounds. The site is walkable and laid out in a way that makes it easy to navigate between different viewing areas.
Each giraffe has a unique pattern of spots that makes it possible to recognize individual animals on return visits. Many visitors become interested in the distinctive markings and keep track of which giraffes they encounter during their time there.
Location: Karen ward
Inception: 1983
Phone: +254208070804
Website: http://giraffecenter.org
GPS coordinates: -1.37447,36.74232
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42
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