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
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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
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
Baby African elephant born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the First Time Since 2016
Baby African elephant born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the First Time Since 2016 For the first time since 2016 an African elephant was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President Disney’s Animals, Science, & Environment, shared the news on Instagram. Related – Kali River Rapids at
Giant Galapagos Tortoises Celebrate National Pumpkin Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Giant Galapagos Tortoises Celebrate National Pumpkin Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Happy National Pumpkin Day! The Giant Galapagos Tortoises at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are celebrating the holiday with a delicious and nutritious snack prepared by Disney’s animal nutritionists. Related – Disney Extends Theme Park Hours for Magic Kingdom and Animal
Tenrec Hedgehog Glitter Toaster Strudel Gives Birth to 8 New Babies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tenrec Hedgehog Glitter Toaster Strudel Gives Birth to 8 New Babies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Glitter Toaster Strudel, a lesser Madagascar tenrec hedgehog at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, recently gave birth to eight new hoglets! Related – Disney World and AT&T Rolling Out New Character Experiences at Disney World Last year
Celebrating International Coffee Day with the Enchanting Animals of Walt Disney World
Celebrating International Coffee Day with the Enchanting Animals of Walt Disney World Happy International Coffee Day! Throughout the year at Walt Disney World Resort, the dedicated cast members have expressed their affection for coffee by bestowing coffee-inspired names upon some of the animals under Disney’s care. What could be a
300 Animals Born This Year at Walt Disney World Resort
300 Animals Born This Year at Walt Disney World Resort Over 300 animals were born this year at the Walt Disney World Resort! From aquatic animals like cuttlefish and an eagle ray pup at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT, to terrestrial mammals, including an aardvark and red
