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.
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Introducing Phantom, Dracula, Mummy, Frankenstein, Wolfman, and Creature. These inhabitants of Discovery Island are actually herbivores with a penchant for devouring an array of plants and fruits. They have a particular fondness for feasting on pumpkins meticulously carved by their caretakers and graciously provided by the Animal Nutrition team.
Every day, Disney’s team of animal nutritionists meticulously craft personalized diets for over 5,000 birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish throughout Walt Disney World. This commitment to providing top-tier nutrition is an integral aspect of Disney’s comprehensive animal wellness initiative. Whether it’s the majestic hippos or the smallest of spiders, the dedicated staff at the Animal Nutrition Center serve as culinary artisans for the beloved animals. They expertly manage a staggering daily food supply of over 10,000 pounds, which interestingly mirrors the weight of an adult African elephant!
And they’re getting into the Halloween spirit by delivering over 200 pumpkins to animals across
Walt Disney World to ensure a wide variety of species get to participate in the festive fall fun.
From a nutritional perspective, pumpkins are a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, such as beta-carotene, potassium, and vitamin C, which play a pivotal role in enhancing the immune system. Moreover, they are packed with dietary fiber, promoting optimal digestive well-being.
And while not every animal will eat the pumpkins, they go to good use in many other ways.
Some keepers add them to habitats as festive decoration. Some animals will play with them,
and others sometimes smash them. It’s all part of Disney’s enrichment program that encourages
natural behaviors. Enrichment provides opportunities for animals to use their instincts while
exploring their environment.
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World this week, be on the lookout and you just may spot some
animals snacking on pumpkins throughout the resort. From Disney’s Animal Kingdom to The
Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT, and even resorts like Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, pumpkins will be all around!
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