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Giraffe Centre

Langata Rd, Nairobi 00509, Kenya
254 2 890952
Ranked #4 of 33 attractions in Nairobi
4.5 of 5 stars 277 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Traveller Description: If you are in Nairobi, get up close and personal with the giraffes- you can feed them at eye level. The local schools take children here to learn... more »
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Pune, India
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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It was an amazing experience feeding these gentle giants! The center is good, albeit a little small. There is a small lecture/ presentation also at the center about the different types of Giraffes found in this area. A small bonus is the nature trail attached to the center. Beware of the guards who might try to give you a guided... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This was a fun thing to do in Nairobi - we did it just before heading to the Elephant Orphanage. You can have fun feeding the giraffes and seeing them up close!

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Whitehorse,Yukon
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We've been there twice..once with a group and then by ourselves..amazing feeling being able to touch, feed the giraffes and even being "slimed"..a wonderful place to bring children

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Seven Giraffes live here, of whom four were out to play, an adult, two babies and I guess an adolescent. They are amazing creatures. Beautiful..! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Not quite the wild, but still incredible... :)

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Brisbane, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The giraffes were great and the information excellent. Convenient location

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Lovely to see the giraffes and to experience them feeding right out of your hands. They are gentle, friendly creatures.

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Nairobi, Kenya
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

this is a fun place to visit with kids you can see the giraffes wondering around. And there ıs a small coffee you can get your drinks. My kids love this place you can feed the giraffes wıth your own hand. Food is provided by the center.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I would strongly recommend this to anyone in Nairobi. The opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing animals should not be missed, it is a rare treat. The only disappointment (if you could call it that) is that they do so little to enhance your visit. The cafe is very basic and only serves crisps etc. given... More

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Zurich
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Our kids loved this place. They got to feed one of their favourite African animal and learn something about them too. The zoologist in training who gave us a little presentation on giraffes was quite good and kept the children involved. A nice little centre that is worth visiting.

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Brisbane, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Over-rated as is the Giraffe Manor. Too elitest for my liking. Sheldrick's elephant orphanage before the Giraffe Manor anytime.

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