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Giraffe Centre: Traveler Reviews

Langata Rd, Nairobi 00509, Kenya
254 2 890952
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Ranked #2 of 38 attractions in Nairobi
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Traveler 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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Chicago, Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“If you're going on safari, skip this place”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

I was duly impressed when I visited the giraffe center, but only because I hadn't been on safari yet. If this is the only chance you'll get to see giraffes, by all means go. Feed them. Make out with them (no really, people do it. You'll see ... ) They're beautiful creatures. I also enjoyed the fact that many plants and trees had informative labels spelling out their medicinal uses. There's a lovely hiking trail across the road, too.

Visited January 2013
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Cleveland, Ohio
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“Feed a giraffe”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

We got to feed a giraffe here, but if you are going on safari, you will be seeing a lot of giraffes, so it might not be worth your time to visit the center....unless you really want to feed the giraffe, which is cool too.

Visited December 2012
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London, United Kingdom
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“Their tongues really are blue!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

If you want to see giraffes up close and personal you have to visit the giraffe centre. These lovely animals can be hand fed and some individuals seem to like having their ears tickled or necks scratched

Visited January 2013
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Newcastle, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A great experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

We had barely got through the gate before we were given a handful of feed and coming face to face with a hungry giraffe, and it was amazing! The keepers are very friendly and there is an informative talk on the giraffes which was very interesting. We had a great time!!

Visited January 2013
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Frandefors
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“Friendly giraffes who are not at all afraid of you. They love carrots! We got very nice photos.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

Friendly giraffes who are not at all afraid of you. They love carrots, you will find them available there. We got very nice photos.

Visited March 2012
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