The National Museums of Kenya has moved to reassure the public that all the live exhibits under its custody are safe.
According to the corporation, they have put in place all the necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of all the live exhibits to guarantee their well-being and preservation.
“This is to inform the public that at the National Museums of Kenya, the safety and security of all our live exhibits is paramount,” reads a public notice.
It has also used the opportunity to invite all Kenyans and other visitors to the facility to explore the country’s rich heritage.
The statement by the agency comes amidst reports that snakes including crocodiles have been displaced from their cages by the heavy rains currently pounding Nairobi.
The alert which was circulated on various social media platforms advised Kenyans to be vigilant.
“Heavy rains in Nairobi have swept venomous snakes and crocodiles from the snake park located within the museum. Kenyans are advised to be vigilant,” reads the post.
The Nairobi Snake Park at Nairobi National Museum was started in January 1961 as a popular attraction site for visitors and as a research centre on reptiles and the breeding of snakes.
It also serves as a home for rescued and threatened reptiles.
Among the animals exhibited are, venomous and non-venomous snakes, crocodiles, tortoises, turtles, and lizards among many
The ongoing rains have continued to leave a trail of destruction in various parts of the country.
The floods have also been witnessed at the country’s sanctuaries and animal parks which include the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Some tourist camps remained flooded, with tents being swept away as the Talek River burst its bank.
There have, however, been no reported deaths of wild animals in the parks.
