Giraffe Centre

　　Introduction   
　　The Nairobi Giraffe Centre is situated in the suburbs of Nairobi and spans an area of more than 560,000 square meters. Established in 1983, the centre was founded by Jock, who is also the founder of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife.

　　　　In the 1970s, the Rothschild’s giraffe, a rare species, was on the brink of extinction. By 1973, only 130 individuals remained in western Kenya. To save this endangered species, the Jock couple adopted and reintroduced them into the wild. Thanks to their efforts, the Rothschild’s giraffe population has now increased to nearly 500. In 1979, Jock decided to establish a nature education centre where visitors could feed the giraffes themselves to understand the importance of peaceful coexistence between humans and nature and the protection of wildlife. After raising funds from various sources, the Giraffe Centre was officially opened in 1983.

　　　　The centre offers free admission to students. Donation boxes are placed around the park, and contributions are used to help underprivileged students visit the centre.

　　 Nairobi, Kenya