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David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi

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Meet some of Nairobi's most beloved residents at David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a rescue and rehabilitation center for orphaned rhinos and elephants. Established in 1977 in honor of naturalist David Sheldrick, the nonprofit organization lies within the city's national park. Get up close to adolescent and baby elephants during bath time, and watch majestic rhinos playfully romping through their natural habitat. With the animals' welfare at its heart, the center only allows public viewing for a limited morning period, so check the website for visitor times. Discover how to plan a Nairobi trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
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  • By Angela O On March 19, 2018
    Get there on time. It's only open from 11 - 12. Buy lots of souvenirs as the ticket price is only about $5. Support the elephants!  more »
  • By Ryan G On March 18, 2018
    We visited during a free day and found that it was one of the highlights of our trip. What a special place, baby elephants being rescued and raised in a place where they were safe to develop and heal ...  more »
  • By Jette N On March 18, 2018
    Absolutely fantastic place where one comes really close to the elephants. They would like to close by, one can applaud them.
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