Visit The Giraffe Center In Nairobi

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One of the most curious creatures on earth is undoubtedly the giraffe. Visit The Giraffe Center in Nairobi to have a closer glimpse of these amazing creatures. You will be amazed to learn more about this beast than you even dared to know. With the giraffe's long, slender neck, seemingly disjointed from its large, cumbersome body propped up on its tall, stilted legs, the giraffe seems ultimately slow and quaint. Yet, evolution has given this animal some gifts that have made it one of them most adaptable of creatures in the world, with a height of nearly 6 meters, it is the tallest land mammal in the world, able to reach the very tops of trees to have a bite out of the juicy leaves it craves so much. Take the chance to get close to these creatures at the Giraffe Center in Nairobi.

Giraffes can eat up to 63 kilograms in a single day, more than the weight of many humans. Their long tongues are resistant to the thorns of the trees and are a blue/black color to protect it from sun burn. The length of the neck forces the heart to pump against gravity. The heart of a giraffe can therefore weight up to 10 kilograms, being the size and weight of a small dog. Giraffes have extremely powerful kicks that, when delivered effectively, can smash the skulls of lions and other animals that threaten it. Despite their cumbersome appearance, giraffes can reach high speeds when fleeing danger. Another interesting fact about giraffes is that they require the shortest amount of sleep of any mammal. Giraffes, astoundingly also communicate on infra sound levels, making their secretive banter in the still of the bush unbearable to humans and other predators. At The Giraffe Center in Nairobi, guests are given an extreme close-up experience with these interesting creatures. You may pet and feed the giraffes that lean over the railings of the raised balconies where you can meet the giraffes. Some giraffes are also allowed to roam free in the 100 acre indigenous forest, abundant also in bird life. Take a stroll along the forest nature trail, immersing yourself in the surroundings of a natural forested area. The trail takes you through the forest, bringing you to the highest point in the park, allowing you magnificent view of the Ngong Hills.