Snake Park
Know Before You Go
Quick IntelEstimated Cost
Citizens/Residents: KSH 200-300; Non-Residents: KSH 1,000-1,200 (includes Museum access).
Best For
Families with curious children and students looking for an affordable, educational afternoon in Nairobi.
Access & Logistics
Located at the Nairobi Museum campus; M-Pesa is the standard and preferred payment method.
Operating Hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Editor's Review
The Nairobi Snake Park, situated within the iconic National Museum of Kenya campus, serves as a compact, accessible hub for reptilian education right in the heart of the city. While it is a smaller facility that can feel a bit dated, it remains a convenient stop for those already visiting the museum, requiring no specialized transport or off-road gear to reach.
If you are looking to stretch your budget, skip the private guides who often rush the tour; instead, take your time reading the informative placards and engage directly with the resident keepers who are usually happy to share conservation insights for free.
The Cost: Entry is bundled with the Nairobi Museum ticket. Expect to pay approximately KSH 200 for adult citizens, KSH 600 for residents, and KSH 1,200 for non-residents. Always carry your National ID or Passport to ensure you are charged the correct tier.
The Experience: The park is a walk-through facility with paved, flat paths that are stroller-friendly and easy for all ages to navigate. You will spend about 45 to 60 minutes wandering through a mix of glass-fronted tanks and open-air enclosures, offering a low-energy, relaxed pace perfect for a weekend stroll.
What you can see: The park features a diverse collection of East African reptiles including cobras, mambas, and puff adders. You will also find Nile crocodiles, American alligators, giant tortoises, and a variety of colorful freshwater fish in the aquarium section.
Ultimately, while the enclosures could benefit from a modernization refresh, the Snake Park provides a solid, accessible, and educational experience that pairs perfectly with a broader cultural tour of the adjacent museum grounds.
More Details
Discover Kenya's Advice
"Ask the keepers if you can hold a baby python; it is the highlight of the visit for most guests."
Things to Consider
Non-residents face significantly higher entry fees, so be prepared for a price gap compared to citizens.
Feedback
Top Google Reviews
Tonny Kebenei
We had a good time, the guys there allowed us to handle some of the snakes, most snakes are like average size, didn’t see any like huge ones. If you aren’t a citizen it’s gone be hectic to pay a little bit, tip; get a citizen to pay for you
Sreeram N R
Located within the museum campus, this snake park has a good collection of reptiles, snakes and turtles that are common in the country. If you speak to the caretaker, you can also hold one of the baby pythons while he explains the conservation efforts to save them.
dhaval dangar
Educational & Fun Visit at Nairobi Snake Park Had a very interesting time at the Nairobi Snake Park. The exhibits are informative, the keepers are knowledgeable, and the environment is clean and well-kept. Great spot for families and anyone curious about snakes and reptiles.
mrandmrsh
We paid for the joint museum and snake park tickets. There are many snakes, fish, a couple of very still crocodiles and an alligator, turtles, chameleons, bunnies and tortoises. The tanks/enclosures seem small and many had fake plants which felt sad. It seems like the place is in need of a refresh! We had a friendly guide show us round (make sure to tip) but I would say it's not necessary; they don't add much more information than the signs and they speed through.
Valerie Akoko
Perfect way to spend the weekend, it’s an awesome place to go either with friends or, solo, family and kids. A good 3 hours going round the museum and learning about Kenya’s history. You can get a guide to lead you on or you can explore on your own. 😉❤️ have fun
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