On your next visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, be sure to hop aboard Kilimanjaro Safaris. There’s a fun addition to the end of the safari ride. Guests will now see an exciting exhibit featuring Nigerian Dwarf Goats!
As guests wrap up their journey on the Harambe Wildlife Reserve they’ll see a warden’s outpost where these miniature West African goats chase, climb and play like kids. But don’t let their size fool you, they are fully grown adults.
Originally from Nigeria, the goats are considered to be of high value because of the high protein milk they provide, which is also very sweet. By being able to help support the village with the goat milk products, there is less of a need for people to rely on wildlife, which in turn helps keep wildlife and their habitats protected. With the Warden’s outpost being on the edge of the reserve, this shared land is managed in a way that helps protect local wildlife so both the animals and humans can live near each other in harmony.
Let us know if you see these animals on your next trip to Disney World!