Giraffe Centre

Giraffe Centre was established in an attempt to save the endangered Rothschild giraffe. The Rothschild giraffe had lost its natural habitat in western Kenya due sub-division and resettlement and only 130 Rothschild giraffe were remaining. With the land divided up and fenced off, the Rothschild giraffe's future looked bleak. In 1979, Jock Leslie Melville and his wife setup African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W Kenya ) in USA to raise money to relocate five groups of the giraffe to safe areas. Four herds of the Rothschild giraffe were relocated to lake Nakuru National Park , Nasalot Game Reserve, Ruma National Park and Mwea Game Reserve.

There are now 300 Rothschild giraffes all safe in various National Parks and Reserves in Kenya. The Giraffe Centre is home for about 14 resident Rothschild giraffes. Recently, young giraffes born at the Giraffe center were moved to Sergoit ranch in Eldoret, Soy Sambu ranch near Lake Elemetaita and Kigio Conservancy. At the Giraffe Centre, you will be able to hand feed, observe and even kiss the friendly Rothschild giraffes. Visitors at the Giraffe Centre can also take a guided walk though the sanctuary nature trail. The Giraffe Centre helps educate Kenyan children about Kenya's wildlife and environment while giving local and international visitors a chance to come into close contact with these remarkable, graceful animals.