Snake Park

1314 reviews

Prof. Wangari Maathai Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

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Snake Park is a Zoo located at Prof. Wangari Maathai Rd, Nairobi, Kenya. It has received 1314 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday8:30AM-5:30PM
Tuesday8:30AM-5:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM-5:30PM
Thursday8:30AM-5:30PM
Friday8:30AM-5:30PM
Saturday8:30AM-5:30PM
Sunday8:30AM-5:30PM

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  • The address of Snake Park: Prof. Wangari Maathai Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

  • Snake Park has 4.4 stars from 1314 reviews

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  • "Snake Park is a great place to learn about snakes and see them up close"

    "If you are visiting Snake Park, it is in the Nairobi National Museum"

    "Learned a lot about snakes"

    "Our slithering friends can be scarely"

    "The Snake Park is a disgrace to the Nairobi National Museum and to wildlife conservation in Kenya"

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  • Tunken Production

Snake Park is a great place to learn about snakes and see them up close. The park is located in Nairobi, Kenya, and it is home to a variety of snakes, including cobras, pythons, and mambas. Visitors can take a guided tour of the park, where they will learn about the different types of snakes, their habitats, and their behavior. They can also see the snakes up close and even hold some of them. The park also has a number of educational exhibits, including a snake venom display and a snake skeleton exhibit. There is also a gift shop on site where you can buy souvenirs and educational materials about snakes. I visited Snake Park on a recent trip to Nairobi, and I was really impressed. The park is well-maintained, and the snakes are well-cared for. The guided tours are informative and engaging, and the educational exhibits are well-done. Pros: Learn about snakes See snakes up close Informative guided tours Educational exhibits Gift shop Cons: Can be crowded during peak season Some snakes can be intimidating Overall: A great place to learn about snakes and see them up close! Here are some additional details about Snake Park: The park is open daily from 9am to 5pm. Admission is KES 500 for adults and KES 250 for children. There is a gift shop on site where you can buy souvenirs and educational materials about snakes. I hope this helps!
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  • Samuel K

If you are visiting Snake Park, it is in the Nairobi National Museum. You have to log in to ecitizen to make payment, which takes a while. However, you can pay in advance if you are working on a planned schedule. I recommend the combined ticket which costs Ksh 300 per person and you get to tour the gallery and the Snake park which on their own costs Ksh 200 each. You will get to see tortoise, turtle, and crocodile as well. There are two restraunts in the museum for you to eat from. You get to access a lot of information in the gallery on Kenyan history, animals, culture, economy as well as human history with different artefacts on display. You can also purchase art from the art gallery.
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  • Joe Ndekia

Learned a lot about snakes. Dangerous ones are kept inside the frame, non dangerous are outside but circulated in a place where its surrounded with a small wall where you can see them moving around. This place has many to offer than seeing snakes. Many aquariums with different types of fishes, other reptiles like Crocodiles & Tortoises. I was fascinated to see Omieri, a giant female python which slithered to national limelight 30 years ago, has been put on public display too. Huge and Long snake, died in 1989 while receiving treatment courtesy of the Kenya Wildlife Service after it was burnt by a bush fire. This place is wheelchair accessibility. Our tour guide was very friendly and informative.

  • Mike Watoko

Our slithering friends can be scarely. But they are kept in a safe place. The glass separators give you a good view of them without being scared of their harm, though still your inner fear is there. My son enjoyed the close yet far encounter. He overcame his fear by knowing he was safe. Ooh, the question still linger, what's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? The aquarium museum gives a relaxing feeling. What is it with water? The visit was worth every tiring step that we took. Wear comfortable shoes for walking or running if need be. Enjoy our heritage, too. The cost is extremely cheap but a good way to pass time with a learning experience.

  • Hélène M.

The Snake Park is a disgrace to the Nairobi National Museum and to wildlife conservation in Kenya. It houses a multitude of reptiles (snakes, lizards, crocodiles, chameleons) in sometimes empty, extremely dirty and poorly maintained cages. The cage containing chameleons even had one dead chameleon. Furthermore, I was shocked when one of the museum employees approached me during my visit to offer me to hold a snake or a chameleon for a photo in return for a fee. This place is not a park, it's not educational, and it's not a reptile conservation or enhancement centre.

  • Joy Nyawira

At the Nairobi snake you get to learn more about Reptiles and understand them better. Here in the Nairobi snake park you will find:crocodiles,alligator,turtles,lizards,tortoises,fishes and snakes. To emphasize on snakes,you will get to learn that three are about 3,000 species of snakes where by only about 600 species are venomous and 200 species of medical importance. Some people may not like snakes so much but once you visit this place you will change the negative perception about snakes instead you will have an awesome and great experience there after.

  • Mahmoud Daghlas

Nice little park, it’s better to buy the ticket with the museum ticket, (KSH 1500 for both). There are many snakes in the building, all of them in containers so it’s a bit sad, most of the reptiles aren’t moving which is understandable. Lots of vipers and mambas, they have a black mamba as well. There are some alligators and a lot of turtles. The fish section is fine with some eels and exotic fish. The entire visit took 20 mins.
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  • Madhulika Liddle

This is a small collection of reptiles housed near the National Museum. Some harmless species of snakes, tortoises and lizards are in a little sunken garden, around which runs a covered corridor with glass cases containing the more deadly species: mambas, cobras, and Africa's most deadly snake - the puffer adder - are here. Larger enclosures have an American alligator and (separately) a Nile crocodile. There's also a small and rather dingy aquarium as part of the Snake Park; this one's avoidable.

  • Doris Nyambura

Its a great place to learn about snakes in Kenya. If you are a Kenyan citizen,get your tickets from e-citizen. The missing 1 star is because there is a false website for combined museum and snake park visit. People are coned through that website, please check on this. Also if you want to enjoy the snake park on your first visit, buy a combined ticket with museum
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  • Bina Soni

The Snake Park at the National Museum of Kenya in Nairobi was a nice addition to the museum. It was right in the premise. It gave some detailed accounts of various kinds of poisonous snakes that live in Kenya and Africa. The volunteer guide again was very helpful and made the visit very interesting. We tipped him at the end of our visit.
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  • Dan Burnett

Highly recommend this spot. Unassuming building and location within the museum grounds, but well worth the additional fee and time. See all sorts of endemic venomous snakes, crocs, alligator, tortoises, and turtles. Keepers will come around and let you hold boas, and touch the tortoises with supervision. Go see it!.
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  • Camilla Sturaro

Le guide sono molto disponibili e preparate ma sinceramente il posto non è niente di speciale. Si possono vedere vari serpenti attraverso i vetri ma questi sono molto sporchi. C'è poi un acquario ma mi sembra che i pesci, così come gli altri animali all'interno del parco, abbiano poco spazio. Un po' triste.
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  • Revilo Zeytuni

Leute sehr freundlich, man bekommt Schlangen, Baby-Krokodile und kleine Chamäleons in die Hand gedrückt, wenn man möchte, aber es gibt schon Zweifel an artgerechter Haltung. Gehege sind schon sehr in die Jahre gekommen und insgesamt ist der Parkt nicht sehr groß. In gut 30 Minuten ist man locker fertig.
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  • Masi Fred

Perfect place to visit in kenya , i paid a visit with my cousin and the experience was awesome. Calm and welcoming customers service . It's a zone of reptiles where by snakes are majority, also aquatic weren't left behind. Looking forward to pay a visit with the family once again.
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  • Edwin Karimi

It's okay. Not too many snakes but there's enough. Both poisonous and constrictors. There's also turtles around and crocodiles There's also an aquarium. You can also hold a snake, probably a Python without paying extra. Good place to chill if you like snakes.
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  • Ines

I really have NO idea how people can write five star reviews. The cages in which the animals are kept are mostly WAY (!!!) too small and dirty! I've been to a few zoos in my life before, but this was by far the saddest experience I‘ve made. I am really sorry that I supported this cruelty to animals by buying a ticket. I feel so sorry for those creatures :(

  • Philip Smart

I absolutely loved the snake park. It’s a great place to go post museum—for only 300 additional shillings ($3 USD). They have quite a few snakes, a little aquarium section, some crocodiles, and then humans—guides who are willing to give you some good details on every animal. If you make your way to the museum, be sure to visit the snake park after.

  • Amit Meiri

They have lots of snakes and it is very cool and exciting. The compound is pretty small, less than half an hour is pretty much enough. The entrance fee is quite high, unless you combine it with the national museum - then it is worth it!
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  • A. Carolyne

A very nice place to adventure with your better half and make unforgettable memories. Had a nice experience though was harassed to leave exactly at 5:30PM when I'd just arrived. Visit early for a better experience
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  • John Paul

Stopped by after visiting the national museum. Nice stop while you are in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. Dozens of snakes on display, a small aquarium, and a couple alligator and crocodile.
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  • Johnmark Ochieng

All my life i had always been afraid of snakes. But thanks to our guide Ezra, i was able to learn more about the different species and put a constricting snake around my neck! Highly recommend.
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  • Julliet Esta

Not only will you see snakes here but also crocodiles, chameleons, tortoises, turtles and alligators (you'll get to touch or carry them too). It's a nice place to spend your weekend afternoons.
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  • Daniela heitzinger

Sehr empfehlenswert für KINDER! Große Boas, Kobras, schwarze und grüne Mamba. Ein Nilkrokodil, Alligator,.... Eine kleine Boa zum Anfassen für Kinder. Allerdings Punkteabzug für die schmutzigen Glasscheiben. Und die Sandboa lebt auf Beton und hat keinen Sand. Der Park rundherum ist wünderschön!!❤️

  • Thomas Kiptoo

A very good place to visit.Get to learn Kenya's history not by words but actual photos dating over a century.Snake park and a few reptiles will add to the thrill and soothe the week end.
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  • edward maranda

It was great to have close view of same the dangerous snakes on a cage... I also wish if there can be explanation of how to treat same of the snake bits incase..or the antiphenom.
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  • Fau ‘Flower’

A very nice place to visit and see an interesting large variety of cobras and other snakes. There are a few crocodiles and other animals as well. The aquarium was smaller than I had expected but quite good actually. Just like most places, this place needs time to time renovations.

  • Mumma And her 3 explorers

The place was great. I had a young gentleman who was giving some great facts about the snakes voluntarily. Although we went off to do our tour individually... The fishes in the Aquarium have the information covered. I was not sure why.. Overall, great visit, learning place too...

  • Guillaume Aghroum

Un peu tristoune, les cages sont très petites, il y a peu d'explications concernant les animaux, je ne suis pas certain qu'il vaille forcément visiter le parc.
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  • Avi Alidah

As much as for many of us the hairs rise on the mention of the word"Snake", it comforts to know mostly this limbless creatures will give us a wide berth if we just keep off their paths! Learn how the different species on display, are helping in the field of medicine.

  • Jeroen Nijman

Small but lovely reptile/snake zoo, with a small aquarium section. I was surprised by how many of the species on display are seriously venomous. I wouldn’t necessarily travel for this place alone, but it is a lovely add-on to a visit to the Kenya National Museum.

  • T. GeBrim

They've been very thorough in their field. Staff are friendly, as well as full of affection to snakes. They are high maintenance to snakes as well.
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  • lenna midira

Such a beautiful and educational place. If you want to go back in time and know the history of our country then I highly recommend visiting this museum!
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  • Marangu Jb

Amazing snakes and a wide variety of venomous and non venomous snakes, the great African Rock Python is well preserved in embalming fluid, tortoises and crocodiles from the nile crocodile to the American Aligator. A must go to for reptile lovers out there!

  • Ankur Saxena

Housed in the national museum, this is a good option to spend few hours. Lot of snake species - it’s good to learn about different snakes and which part of Africa these are found , specially before heading into the wild from Nairobi :)

  • Grace Kamau

It's a really great place to visit. I'd recommend getting a guide from there as it makes the experience more fun!
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  • Eric Musyoka

If you love reptiles you will enjoy the visit to the snake park but generally the museum is a beautiful place to visit for nature lovers and historians. Very informative and you leave wowed by the beauty and history of our nation

  • Дмитрий Никитенко

В указанном парке можно увидеть змей, черепах, крокодилов, аквариумы с рыбами. По размерам очень маленький парк. Ничего особенного. В парке имеется экологическая трапа, которая очень короткая. Больше получаса там делать нечего.

  • John Ejore

Different snake species are here. But I loved the marine fish section. So much to learn and enjoy at snake park Nairobi.
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  • Simon Says

It's a nice place to visit on a Sunday afternoon. There's enough ground where one can relax and play some games. There's also a restaurant but they are extremely expensive for nothing. Staff are social and willing to help.

  • RIZIQ RAMADHAN

Kindly ensure that you have an e-citizen account and you can pay do a prepayment on the application.
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  • 二子石みどり

ナイロビ市内にあるnational museumです。人類の誕生からケニアにいる様々な動物と鳥類の剥製が多々展示されています。museumの別棟には生きた蛇やとかげの展示されています。
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  • Vincent Murigu

The Aquarium in the Snake Park Pit section ... keep visiting
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  • Grace Muturi

I got to see what I had wanted and the kids really enjoyed the snake park
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  • CAROLINA DI VANNI

Raccolta di serpenti tipici del kenya, fantastica la disponibilità del custode che ha tirato fuori per farlo toccare ai miei figli ogni animale possibile
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  • Esther Nganga

Worth while experience. Some renovation of the place would do
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  • Tourbach Geoffray

Bof... Pas grand chose à voir. Les serpents sont amorphes pour certains, quelques crocodiles (3 si je me souviens bien), quelques tortues et des poissons dans de minuscules aquariums.

  • Sim Vara

A staff member assured us he trained the animals and he was not wrong!
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  • CHARLES KARIUKI (SARY)

Guide at the gate come in harder, get to know more about them snake
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  • Himanshu Hood

Beautiful Place to see a variety of Snakes. Clicking pictures with Snake around your neck was fun. There are fishes, Rabbit, Tortoise too. Great place for children.

  • Vincent Mutuku

Great detailed explanations on the various snakes. I never knew that some snakes give birth as opposed to laying eggs. We had a fantastic guide too at this area.

  • Cyril Baaya

Amazing place to visit. There's an aquarium, crocodiles, alligators, and a lot of snakes.
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  • jeska muthii

Nice place to go relax and learn about nature.
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  • Elinah Gakenia

Snakes snakes snakes. It's a good place to learn about reptiles. They have stuff who are knowledgeable and it's a cool place.
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  • Charles Burns

We were given a guided tour of the park, including descriptions of their venom. Very friendly staff and interesting variety of snakes. Crocodiles and fish too!

  • John Kamau

Nice place to visit inside National Museum of Kenya
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너무작고 볼게 별로 없지만 파충류에 관심이 있다면 추천 금방 끝나요 30분소요
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  • David Landon

A decent collection of snakes, some lizard's, and tortases. An older building that shows it's age. Worth a visit if you're at the national museum.

  • Ing. Alvaro Scelza

Very nice, although the animals have very little space, specially the eals. You can access this park with the same ticket as the museum.

  • amila gunesekera

You can see a big collection of snakes,If you are keen to see them through the glass at least this is a good place.But poorly maintained

  • Chandra Kanth Reddy

This is ok to see once.
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  • Ruth Waweru

The kids will love the trip. There are many types of snakes, marine, crocodiles, alligators, tortoises and turtles, chameleons, etc.

  • Jack Boyden

Brilliant place to go for adults or children. Prices are inexpensive and the personal tour guide we received made it even better

  • Marion Onyango

The snake park is relatively small than I thought. I loved the aquariums. Not so many reptiles as I thought there would be.

  • Susan Karingi

Most snakes were in glass boxes and hidden. It lacks a variety of snakes.. the python enclosure got my top marks. Loved it.

  • Kiplangat Evans

The best place to watch East Africa's diversity of fishes, reptiles & amphibians. Herpetology & ichthyology

  • geobase Square

Several types of snakes oh mi what a beautiful memory, just looking at them sends my blood down spine.

  • Rakesh Dharra

Very nice place to visit. Suggestion go with your children, they learn so many things about nature.

  • Alvydas V.

Snakes are considered in very poor conditions. Watch really worth while and very expensive ticket.

  • Godfrey Moire

Frighteningly awesome. My reflexes were on high alert. Great place to safely interact with snakes

  • Miss Mugo

Fairly priced. It's improved over the years. Enjoyed my visit.
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  • Njogu Elijah

Fantastic was happy to visit but this time roud I saw only one python improve on it.

  • Jeanine Kerr

I got to see the Marine fish display which was only opened yesterday. Beautiful!

  • Afra van der Markt

Great place to learn about snakes and reptiles. The aquarium is small but nice.

  • joe mwirigi

Great place, wish that there were more varieties of snakes. Nice aquariums

  • 재원

아쿠아리움은.. 수조 몇개 가져다두고 없는 수준이고 뱀은 몇마리 있는데 뭐 그냥그럼. 두개 합쳐서 티켓이 싸니까 간거지 안가도 무방

  • Sophie Gitau

Truly interesting.. Just wish I could hold a non venomous snake

  • Kalpana B

Fun place very informative n interesting fir kids n adults

  • jay duces

Scary n creepy but very nice place to learn about reptiles

  • Maureen Odegi

Well organized but we need more reptiles on display.

  • Geofrey Sang

Good to view snakes and have some nature walk

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