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Masai Giraffe in Nairobi National Park, 2020. The national park system of Kenya is maintained by the Kenya Wildlife Service.There are two main types of terrestrial protected areas in Kenya: national parks, and national reserves; there are also marine parks and marine reserves.
Richard Leakey, President Moi, and the WMCD made the international news headlines when a stockpile of 12 tons of ivory was burned in 1989 in Nairobi National Park. These successes saw David Western appointed to serve as Director of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) by retired President Moi in 1994.
Nairobi National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1946 about 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Nairobi. It is fenced on three sides, whereas the open southern boundary allows migrating wildlife to move between the park and the adjacent Kitengela plains.
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park is a common one-day trip out of Nairobi, [1] only 65 km (40 mi) away. The mountain is the highest peak in the park, covering 20.7 km 2 (8.0 sq mi). It is particularly attractive for hikers or families wanting some freedom and exercise, outside their vehicles.
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Following rescue, orphaned animals are taken to DSWT's nursery in Nairobi National Park for rehabilitation. [9] To combat ivory, bushmeat and rhino horn poaching, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates anti-poaching units in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). [10]