New Manatee Joins The Seas in EPCOT A new manatee has joined the aquatic family at The Seas with Nemo & Friends in EPCOT, filling the void left by Lou’s recent move. Related – EPCOT Extending Theme Park Hours for 2024 Festival of the Holidays The Seas with Nemo &
Category: Animals
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
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
Four Striped Newcomers: A Baby Boom at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Four Striped Newcomers: A Baby Boom at Disney’s Animal Kingdom A flurry of black and white stripes has taken over Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge this summer, as four adorable Hartmann mountain zebra foals have made their debut. Each foal boasts a unique personality as they explore their
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
Newborn Eland Calf Joins the Family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Newborn Eland Calf Joins Animal Family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is delighted to announce the recent birth of a healthy eland calf. The newest addition, a female, is the first offspring of mother Cleo. Related – Newborn Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Foal Arrives at Disney’s Animal
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
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
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
Cutting-Edge RFID Tech Reveals Secrets of Disney’s Birds
Cutting-Edge RFID Tech Reveals Secrets of Disney’s Birds Have you ever wondered how scientists keep track of what birds eat? At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, they use tiny tags- the size of rice grains! These tags help them see how often colorful bee-eater birds visit their special feeders. Related-Purple Martins Travel
Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrate the monumental 30th anniversary of “The Lion King” animated film in style at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where the festivities will roar to life from June 10th through Sept. 6th. It’s hard to believe it’s been three decades
Disney’s Efforts to Save Rare Toads from Extinction on World Frog Day
Disney’s Efforts to Save Rare Toads from Extinction on World Frog Day Surviving in the wild isn’t always a smooth journey, as exemplified by the struggles faced by the Puerto Rican Crested Toad. Since the 1920s, this unique species has grappled with population decline attributed to invasive marine toads, environmental
Disney Honors 50-year Cast Member by Naming Rare Baby Okapi After him
Disney Honors 50-year Cast Member by Naming Rare Baby Okapi After him In a heartwarming tribute to 50 years of dedicated service, Disney celebrates the remarkable cast member, Elijah. Since joining the enchanting realms of the Magic Kingdom in June 1973, Elijah has woven his magic through the park’s tapestry.
It’s an Early Christmas for the Lowland Gorillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
It’s an Early Christmas for the Lowland Gorillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Western Lowland Gorillas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom got an early Christmas present! These gifts were given as part of a behavioral technique known as animal enrichment. Related – Baby African elephant born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for
