Nairobi - City Sights

Nairobi National Park

What is the main landscape type in Nairobi National Park?

Open grassland with scattered acacia trees

Which major city is visible from Nairobi National Park?

Nairobi

What important conservation center is located near the park?

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Why is the park fenced on some sides and open on others?

To allow wildlife migration and protect urban areas

Which herbivore is commonly seen in the park?

Zebra

What river runs through Nairobi National Park?

Mbagathi

Which bird species attracts birdwatchers to the park?

Crowned crane

When was Nairobi National Park established?

1946

Why do conservationists value Nairobi National Park?

It preserves biodiversity near an urban area

Which group helps patrol and protect the park's wildlife?

Kenya Wildlife Service

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Who founded the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust?

Daphne Sheldrick

What does the Trust use to care for baby elephants?

Special formula and round-the-clock keepers

How do orphaned elephants usually arrive at the Trust?

Rescued from the wild after poaching or drought

What is one goal after the elephants are raised at the Trust?

Reintroduce them into the wild

Why is the Trust important in conservation efforts?

It protects endangered species and educates the public

Which other animal is also occasionally rescued by the Trust?

Rhinos

What role do keepers play at the Trust?

Caretakers and companions for young elephants

What program allows people to support rescued elephants?

Fostering program

What does the Trust help raise awareness about?

Poaching and habitat loss

How is the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust connected to Nairobi National Park?

It is located nearby and supports rescued wildlife

Giraffe Centre

What activity can visitors do at the Giraffe Centre?

Feed giraffes from raised platforms

Why are Rothschild giraffes endangered?

Habitat loss and low population

Who helped establish the Giraffe Centre?

Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville

What is used to educate schoolchildren at the Giraffe Centre?

Conservation programs and wildlife talks

What structure allows close viewing of giraffes at the centre?

Wooden observation platform

What plant do giraffes at the centre often feed on?

Pellets and acacia leaves

Which body part of the giraffe helps it reach high leaves?

Neck

What pattern is unique to each giraffe like a fingerprint?

Coat spots

What conservation message does the Giraffe Centre promote?

Coexistence and protection of wildlife

How does the Giraffe Centre support wider wildlife efforts?

By funding giraffe education and breeding programs