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Showing posts with label Animal Kingdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Animal Kingdom. Show all posts

Sunday, 3 November 2013

Baby zebra now can be seen at Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna

Posted on 10:53 by the great khali
Disney publicity photo
A baby Hartmann's Mountain zebra has been added to the savanna at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in Disney World.

There are only 50 Hartmann’s mountain zebras in the U.S. and only 7,000 in the world. The species, considered endangered, is normally found in the mountainous regions of southwestern Africa. They have narrow vertical stripes covering its head and body.

The Hartmann’s Mountain zebra can weigh up to 800 pounds and grow up to eight and a half feet. They eat mostly grass, bark, leaves and tree and shrub shoots.
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Saturday, 12 October 2013

Disney unveils first look for new AVATAR land at Disney World (Photos)

Posted on 15:01 by the great khali
Disney has unveiled artists renderings showing what AVATAR land at the Animal Kingdom will look like.

Guests "will encounter awe-inspiring floating mountains and wander through a nighttime jungle of bioluminescent plants that are alive with light and sound. Guests will also discover what it feels like to soar into the sky riding a Banshee," according to Tom Staggs, Chairman, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, wrote on the Disney Parks Blog.

In addition to the expansion, there will be a new nighttime spectacular with live music, floating lanterns and water screen to Discovery River as well as a new night version of Kilimanjaro Safaris.

Here is what has been released by the Disney press site:







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Sunday, 1 September 2013

Fall schedule of special animal awareness days at Disney World

Posted on 03:00 by the great khali
Disney has always been a huge supporter of the conversation effort with it nature films. In 1995, the company established the Disney World Conservation Foundation.
Eating rhinos
© Steven Liebman
Rhinoceros at the Animal Kingdom.

The foundation helps scientists and communities study animals and their habitats and work with nonprofit organizations on community conservation, education, science and environmental policies.

So far the fund has contributed more than $20 million.

This fall and winter at Disney World, there will be four conservation days at Animal Kingdom, focusing on some special animals. 

Here is the list:

Sept. 5: International Vulture Awareness Day

Sept. 26: Elephant Day

Oct. 31: Bat Day

Nov. 12: Rhino Day
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Saturday, 15 June 2013

Smile of The Day: A hungry lion

Posted on 18:11 by the great khali
This female lion on the Kilimanjaro Safaris in the Animal Kingdom in Disney World is licking her chops.

Lion
©Steven Liebman
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Saturday, 25 May 2013

Disney announces conservation awareness days at Animal Kingdom

Posted on 19:02 by the great khali
Disney will hold special days highlighting certain animals this Fall at Animal Kingdom in Disney World.

The Conservation Awareness Day will have special activities themed to special animals and learn how Disney cares for them.

© Steven Liebman
The animals will be:

Sept. 5 - Vultures

Sept. 26 - Elephants

Oct. 31 - Bats

Nov. 12 - Rhinos




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Thursday, 16 May 2013

Adventurer's Outpost opens at Animal Kingdom in Disney World

Posted on 18:37 by the great khali
Disney publicity photo
A new base of operations at Animal Kingdom in Disney World for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse has opened on Discovery Island.

Adventurer's Outpost contains photographs and other mementos from Mickey and Minnie's adventures around the world, according to the Disney Parks Blog.

In addition, to looking over the items, Mikey and Minnie and will be available to meet and for photos.
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Monday, 22 April 2013

Animal Kingdom celebrates 15th anniversary

Posted on 17:51 by the great khali
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Tree of Life
© Steven Liebman
To create this park, the Walt Disney company sent out seven Imagineers around the globe to document what life was like in the wild. The group ended up traveling more than 500,000 miles to make sure they could get the scenery correct.

This is the fourth and largest theme park built in Disney World. It is also the first Disney theme park to be themed entirely around animal conservation.


Here are various looks at the park, including:
  • Animal Kingdom By The Numbers.
  • How the Animal Kingdom is landscaped.
  • How Expedition Everest village was built.
  • Tips on photographing wildlife at the Animal Kingdom.
  • The future of Animal Kingdom with Avatar


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Sunday, 21 April 2013

Video: Happy Jack sings at Animal Kingdom in Disney World

Posted on 13:05 by the great khali
One of the best shows in all of Disney World and especially in Animal Kingdom is Flights of Wonder.

The 25 minute show features about 20 species of exotic birds with entertaining and informative bird trainers. This video is part of the pre-show where a trainer comes out and talks to and about birds. Here Happy Jack sings a little.



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Saturday, 20 April 2013

Disney World Limited Time Magic celebrates Animal Kingdom

Posted on 19:46 by the great khali
Disney publicity photo
To help celebrate the 15th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom at Disney World, the next Limited Time Magic is a "Party for the Planet" April 22 to April 28.

This Earth Week will feature Disney characters, treats and as what has become standard, collectible merchandise at Animal Kingdom, according to the Limited Time Magic site.

A Disney character dance party, hosted by DJ Dino-Mite in Dinoland, USA! will feature Lilo & Stitch, Flik & Princess Atta, Koda & Kenai, and Thumper & Miss Bunny. Some of the characters will also make appearances in the Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade.

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Tuesday, 9 April 2013

Disney releases information on events for 15th anniversary of Animal Kingdom

Posted on 18:15 by the great khali
Earth Day will mark 15 years since Animal Kingdom opened and Disney plans to celebrate with a few festivities.
Tree of Life
© Steven Liebman

The park, is the fourth one to open in Walt Disney World. It is the largest Disney theme park in the world covering more than 400 acres. It houses about 1,500 animals representing 250 species and has more than 4 million trees, plants, shrubs, vines grasses and ferns.

The Disney Parks Blog listed a number of events for the anniversary including:
  • An opening ceremony at the Tree of Life at 8:40 a.m., with Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Josh D’Amaro, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment Dr. Jackie Ogden and Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Joe Rohde.
  • Special interactive activities that focus on animals and nature throughout the park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Artists and other vendors will be on Discovery Island selling their work.



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