Although Walt Disney World Resort is temporarily closed, Disney’s Animal Care team is continuing to provide top-notch care to the thousands of animals who roam the savanna and seas. The Care team is diligently following state and federal guidelines to ensure the health and safety of the dedicated team.
Check out a video that shares more about the amazing work Disney’s cast members are doing to ensure the animals continue to thrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Finally, follow Dr. Mark and his team as they care for animals both and work to make an impact on environments and habitats across the globe on Instagram, @DrMarkAtDisney. Hope to see you soon!
The seasonal Primeval Whirl attraction in Dinoland U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom will be reopening once again in March.
The attraction will be open for select weekends in March bracing for the start of Spring Break. We got confirmation today that the seasonal ride will open March 21, 22, 23, 28 & 29 to alleviate some of the wait time pressure from other areas. The attraction will be open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. on those particular dates.
There’s reason to celebrate at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, as two new baby animals have joined the family.
One animal is a baby sitatunga, a species of antelope also known as the marshbuck. Typically found in central Africa, the sitatunga is known to make its habitat in swampy, marshy areas with tall, dense vegetation.
Also joining the herd is a Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal. Hartmann’s mountain zebras are typically found in parts of Angola and Namibia in steep mountainous areas. They are considered a vulnerable species.
A Hartmann’s zebra was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom back in January, and could be seen at Kilmanjaro Safaris. It is unknown whether this is a new foal, or that foal had been relocated to the nearby resort hotel.
This April, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund. Disney has announced a limited-time walking tour where guests can learn about what it takes to bring the magic of animals, culture, and conservation to life. Catch all the details below.
Here are all the details from a Disney cast member:
We’re a little more than a month away from the multi-day celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day AND the 25th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund. And today, I’m happy to tell you about the new “A Path Less Traveled Tour” – a unique experience being offered as part of our Earth Month activities.
While on this onstage walking tour, you’ll learn more about the authentic details, clever construction and imaginative design throughout the park. You’ll also have the chance to meet with animal care experts to learn how we care for the hundreds of animals in the park and what we’re doing to save wildlife species worldwide. This limited-time opportunity provides a glimpse into what it takes to bring the magic of animals, culture, and conservation to life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The tour will be $69.00, plus tax per guest with a 15% discount for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members. Check-in begins at 7:45 a.m. and the tour runs 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. daily from March 29 – May 2, 2020, with the exception of April 21, 2020. All guests must be 10 years of age or older to participate. Tour participation requires park admission and ticket cost is not included in the tour price.
With all of the recent concern about coronavirus outbreak and its spread to other countries outside of China, many countries, like Italy, are placing travel restrictions due to isolated outbreaks. Despite Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland being closed indefinitely, all Disney Parks outside of China remain open. However, precautions are being taken to avoid further spread of the virus. At Tokyo Disney Resort, they’ve outright asked guests who are sick to refrain from visiting the parks and resorts. Now, a group of Cast Members who work at Walt Disney World have been asked to stay home after a trip to Italy.
According to WESH 2 News, a Walt Disney World spokesperson confirmed that a small number of individuals who work at Disney, but are not all Disney employees, have been asked to stay home due to coronavirus concerns.
The spokesperson said there are no confirmed or suspected cases of coronavirus at Disney and nobody who was on the trip to Italy has shown any symptoms of the virus.
Disney said the decision to keep the workers at home was made from “an abundance of caution.” The exact number of workers involved was not immediately available. At this time, there are no confirmed or suspected cases of coronavirus at Walt Disney World.
