Caring For Vulnerable Animals
The Animal Orphanage
Providing shelter & veterinary care
At our unique Animal Orphanage we provide care to orphaned, injured and distressed wildlife, giving them a second chance. The Orphanage provides shelter and professional veterinary care with the aim of releasing these animals back into the wild where they belong once they are back to full health.
Open for Visits
Come on a wild adventure by visiting the Animal Orphanage at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. Bring your family and friends for a day of lasting memories. Explore, discover, and connect with the wonders of nature. All entry fees and donations directly contribute to the care of the animals and our overall conservation mission.
PLAN A VISIT
The Animal Orphanage is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Our experienced guides will give you a tour of the facility as you make new animal friends.
| E.A. Citizen | Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|---|
Adult (over 12 years) | KES 1,000 | KES 2,000 | USD 40 |
Child (between 6-12 years) | KES 500 | KES 1,000 | USD 20 |
Child (below 6 years) | Free of charge | Free of charge | Free of charge |
Foster an Animal
The symbolic fostering of an animal from the Animal Orphanage is incredibly rewarding. You can choose to foster an animal for yourself or as a gift for a loved one. The animals in our care benefit from your fostering, and the fee helps pay for their care, veterinary expenses, nutritional needs, and wilderness adaptation training. The animal will remain in the care of the Animal Orphanage and will be released into the wild whenever possible. There is plenty of love to go round and sometimes the animals may have more than one foster parent.
Fostering - Any amount from US $100 to US $499
This is a temporary commitment that focuses on the well-being of the animal of choice for a period of one year. A foster parent may opt to renew their annual fostering fee at will.
As a thank you for your support, you will receive:
- A personalized certificate of fostering bearing a photo of the animal.
- A subscription to our email newsletter.
- Quarterly check-ins that include an update on the fostered animal.
Additional Information
Maximize your impact as a foster parent! Before the one-year foster period ends, you can renew for another year and continue to support your foster animal or switch to a different one.
Like all living creatures, the animals may become ill or pass away. Should this happen, your symbolic fostering can be transferred to another animal for the remainder of your foster period.
Visit our Souvenir Shop
Located conveniently at the entrance of the Animal Orphanage, our souvenir shop is easily accessible to all guests. From cuddly plush animals to stylish African themed outfits, we offer a diverse range of souvenirs that capture the essence of your visit. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or looking for gifts for your loved ones, there's something special for everyone.
By buying from the souvenir shop, you're supporting our wildlife conservation efforts. Proceeds from every purchase go directly towards initiatives that protect and preserve the animals that we care for.
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