Simba Qiang Zhuo's speech at the opening ceremony of the Mara Natural History Center on September 1, 2026

On September 1, 2026, in the Maasai Mara, Kenya 🇰🇪, the **Mara Natural History Center (Mara Life Science Museum)** officially opened its doors. For the first time, the Greater Maasai Mara now has a dedicated institution where visitors can systematically explore the region’s **history, geography, wildlife and habitats, human origins and migration, as well as Maasai traditions and culture**. We extend our sincere gratitude to friends and supporters from all walks of life who have contributed funding, materials, professional expertise, knowledge, and skills to make this vision a reality. We warmly welcome everyone traveling to the Maasai Mara on safari to visit the Center, learn more about this extraordinary landscape, and join us in our efforts to **protect the East African grassland ecosystem and conserve wildlife habitats for generations to come**.