The name of the newest baby gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been revealed! Since the arrival of the western lowland gorilla to parents Azizi and Gino last month, guests have been waiting to hear her name. Just this weekend, the troop of gorillas themselves revealed her name themselves! After
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Filming Starts on Disney’s Latest Live Action Film, The One and Only Ivan
Across the pond at London’s Pinewood Studios, production has started on “The One and Only Ivan.” Disney’s latest film will be a live-action/CG hybrid adaptation of the much-loved children’s book by Katherine Applegate. The project is being directed by Thea Sharrock and will feature Bryan Cranston, Ramon Rodriguez, Arianna Greenblatt,
With 500 Pounds of Luggage, Disney Researcher Packs Up for Trip to Africa
Imagine the packing list for a month-long visit to Africa. Wet wipes? Check. Binoculars? Check. Basketballs? What? Basketballs are just one of the many items packed by Disney’s Animal Program research biologist Tammie Bettinger, Ph.D. for an upcoming visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). She and other researchers
Baby Gorilla Reaches Disney Milestone
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a very rare gorilla named Lilly is about to reach a monumental milestone – her first birthday. And while birthdays in the animal world are not typically marked on a calendar, Lilly’s first year has been historic. Since she was born last Feb. 19, animal care experts
