Wilderness Explorer Stations in Dinoland USA Relocated Following Boneyard Closure

Wilderness Explorers Station Relocates After Boneyard Closure at Animal Kingdom

The Boneyard may have gone extinct, but the Wilderness Explorers are still on the trail. Following the permanent closure of The Boneyard on September 1, the DinoLand U.S.A. Wilderness Explorers station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has officially moved to a new spot.

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Previously located inside The Boneyard play area, the kiosk is now set up near the exit of DINOSAUR, the last remaining attraction in DinoLand. Guests can still complete their Fossil Badge and Dinosaur Badge activities, which remain unchanged, even though the land itself is slowly disappearing behind construction walls and rolling hedges.

The new station features shade, benches, and even themed props like crates marked as field samples from the Dino Institute. Wilderness Explorers in training can still dig into the science of fossils and dinos, keeping the educational fun alive until the land fully transitions into its next chapter.

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Disney has confirmed that DinoLand will close entirely in February 2026, with both DINOSAUR and Restaurantosaurus set to shutter for good. When Tropical Americas debuts in 2027, it’s likely the badges will be replaced with new ones themed to the upcoming land. Until then, families can still roar with excitement as they earn their Dino-themed achievements one last time.

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