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Walls Up on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as Work Continues on the Colobus Monkey Habitat
If you’re trekking through Disney’s Animal Kingdom anytime soon, you might notice a surprising new addition along the wildly popular Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Yep, more construction walls have sprouted in the park, and this time they’re surrounding the Angola colobus monkey habitat. Those striking black-and-white monkeys have been off exhibit for a bit, and now we’re getting a clearer picture of just how much work Disney is doing behind those green walls.
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The entire section is wrapped in tall construction barriers decorated with fun little animal-themed signs (including a very appropriate “SQUAAAWK!”), which soften the blow of losing one of the trail’s most active viewpoints. But once you look up, it becomes clear that this isn’t just a light touch-up. A large scaffolding structure now towers above the walkway, giving us a peek at what appears to be a significant refurbishment of the monkeys’ climbing and play areas. Poles, platforms, elevated walkways, and netting are all currently accessible for crews, suggesting anything from structural updates to enrichment upgrades could be underway.
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While this slice of the trail is temporarily closed, the rest of Gorilla Falls remains fully open. You can still enjoy hippos, meerkats, zebras, gorillas, and plenty of other wildlife as you wander through Harambe’s lush pathways. Animal Kingdom’s trails are such underrated gems, and even with one section blocked off, they’re absolutely still worth the stroll.
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