Lions Who Inspired ‘The Lion King’ Mufasa Movie Retiring from Disney’s Animal Kingdom

As Disney’s Animal Kingdom has captivated guests for decades, the savanna remains at its heart, hosting over 100 animals, including the powerful and noble African lions. Among these iconic residents, two lions, Dakari and Kamari, have ruled the savanna at Animal Kingdom for the last ten years. Standing proudly atop

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New Sumatran Tiger Cub Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

A New Sumatran Tiger Cub is Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the arrival of a new and adorable Sumatran tiger cub! Born to proud mom Sohni, the little tiger is named Bakso. This tiny bundle of joy represents a significant milestone in conservation efforts for

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Disney World Animals Safely Returned to Habitats After Hurricane Milton

Animal Kingdom’s inhabitants are safely back home after sheltering during the hurricane Hurricane Milton passed through Walt Disney World on the night of October 9, bringing strong winds and rain that prompted park closures and extensive cleanup efforts. However, the thousands of animals that call the parks home, particularly at

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Marley the Crocodile Removed from DinoLand U.S.A. as Preparations Begin for New Animal Kingdom Land

Marley, the American crocodile who called DinoLand U.S.A. home, has officially been removed from his former habitat as Disney’s Animal Kingdom gears up for big changes. The pool that once housed Marley has been drained, and the informational sign about him and his species has also been taken down, signaling

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Two Week old Baby Cotton Top Tamarins Spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed its second set of cotton-top tamarin babies this year! As we recently reported, Disney welcomed the adorable babies into the Animal Kingdom family last month. During a recent visit, we spotted these adorable two-week-old twins clinging tightly to their mom as she moved through the

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Sohni the Sumatran Tiger Pregnant Once Again at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Sohni the Sumatran Tiger Pregnant Once Again at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dr. Mark Penning, Disney’s VP of Animals, Science & Environment, shared exciting news: Sohni the Sumatran tiger is expecting. Related – New Permits Filed for DinoLand U.S.A. Transformation at the Animal Kingdom Dr. Mark Penning recently shared a heartwarming

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Tour de Turtles Returns for its 17th Year at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Disney’s Tour de Turtles: A 17-Year Commitment to Sea Turtle Conservation Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is once again making waves in sea turtle conservation as it kicks off the 17th annual Tour de Turtles. This year, the Disney Conservation Team is celebrating a remarkable milestone: over 22,000 sea turtle nests

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Newborn Zebra Foal Joins Kilimanjaro Safaris Herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Newborn Zebra Foal Joins Kilimanjaro Safaris Herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom There’s a new set of stripes on the savanna! A Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal has arrived at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Related – Safari Chic: New Animal Kingdom Lodge Ear Headband is a Wild Find! Dr. Mark

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Newborn Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Foal Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

New Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Foal Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is excited to announce the birth of a healthy Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal on June 13. The newest addition to the Lodge’s animal family is a female, and both mother and baby are thriving. Related

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Welcomes Critically Endangered Addax Calf

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Welcomes Critically Endangered Addax Calf Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge celebrated a significant milestone this Mother’s Day with the birth of a rare addax calf. The two-month-old male, named Julien, is a vital addition to a dwindling population. Addax are antelope native to the Sahara Desert, facing

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Festival of the Lion King Cast Reacts to new “Mufasa” Trailer

Festival of the Lion King Cast Reacts to new ‘Mufasa’ Trailer The circle of life is roaring a little louder at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Following the release of the brand new trailer for Disney’s upcoming film “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the cast of Festival of the Lion King gathered for

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