The National Museums of Kenya on Thursday assured Kenyans of the animals' safety amid the ongoing heavy rainfall that has disrupted day-to-day activities.
This is after concerns were raised online of venomous snakes and crocodiles allegedly being swept from their cages and thus posing a danger to Nairobi residents.
In a notice, the Museum clarified that all the exhibits were safely housed in their cages and encouraged Kenyans not to shy away from exploring the country's rich heritage.
"This is to inform the public that at the RC National Museums of Kenya, the safety and security of all our live exhibits are paramount. Each exhibit is securely housed in its appropriate enclosure, guaranteeing their well-being and preservation," the notice read in part.
"We welcome you to explore our rich heritage with confidence at the National Museums of Kenya."
Reports alleging of the raging floods sweeping the wild animals into the vicinity of the Nairobi residential areas trended online with some expressing fear of encountering the dangerous creatures inside the flood water.
"Here in Naivasha, it washed away two crocodiles that had been kept as pets by a certain foreigner and they ended up in the lake and injured badly two fishermen," one user alleged.
The ongoing floods have caused skepticism about the state of wildlife and tourism in the country, following the reports of several tourists stranded along various Reserves.
Photos and videos shared online depicted flood water sweeping the Reserves and causing the tourists to panic.
In the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Narok, the floods swept away 12 lodges after Talek River broke its banks.
This made all the routes impassable as only choppers could be used to evacuate the tourists.
