Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom was the last theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It opened on Earth Day, April 22, 1998 and is the biggest lone Disney amusement park on the planet, encompassing over 500 acres. It is also the first Disney theme park to be based exclusively around animal preservation, an idea formerly established by Walt Disney himself.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is qualified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, meaning they have met or surpassed the criterions in learning, preservation, and exploration. The park is symbolized by The Tree of Life, a fashioned 145-feet tall, 50-foot wide synthetic tree.
The park’s core entry, named The Oasis, comprises of several animal habitats comprising of African Spoonbills, Australian White Ibis, Babirusas, Scarlet Macaws and Rhinoceros Iguanas. Beyond that is Discovery Island, situated at the heart of the park. It was initially named Safari Village, as Discovery Island was the name for the small zoological park placed in Walt Disney World’s Bay Lake, but assumed its present name after the facility shut down in 1999.
The Tree of Life, the park’s ocular symbol, is sited in this area and is encircled by trails and animal enclosures showcasing Black-necked swans, Cape Teals, Chitals, Lemurs, Easter Grey Kangaroos, Galapagos Tortoises, and Oriental Small-Clawed Otters.
Other than the central attractions, two tourist favorites include Africa and Asia. Africa is set in the fictitious east African village of Harambe and includes numerous animal displays. According to Disney lore, Harambe was formerly part of a colony, but a nonviolent insurgency made Harambe autonomous in 1961. The settlement is the namesake of the Harambe Wildlife Preserve, the imaginary home of Africa’s chief attraction, Kilimanjaro Safaris. The excursion, showing various African animals freely wandering throughout the expanses of grassland, streams and rocky knolls, includes African Elephants, Black Rhinos, Cheetahs, Zebras, Hippos and Nile Crocodiles.
Asia was the initial extension region added to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, first opening in 1999. Like Africa, the region’s attractions are segments of a fictitious dwelling, the empire of Anandapur, which translates to “Place of many delights”. Anandapur contains two settlements: the waterside village of Anandapur and Serka Zong, which is in the bluffs of the Himalayan Mountains. Much like African Harambe, Disney folklore claims that Anandapur is now a region of animal research and tourism.
Even though it was the last addition to the Disney World Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has certainly drawn the attention of many visitors. With its nature-based themes, this park represents more than just entertainment and amusement. It represents the conservation of wildlife and the importance of respecting our planet. With the plethora of diverse creatures and plants, Animal Kingdom allows tourists to see these animals in their natural habitat and understand how they act on a normal basis. In doing this, Disney is promoting the acceptance of all wildlife, which is inspiring and beneficial to everyone.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is qualified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, meaning they have met or surpassed the criterions in learning, preservation, and exploration. The park is symbolized by The Tree of Life, a fashioned 145-feet tall, 50-foot wide synthetic tree.
The park’s core entry, named The Oasis, comprises of several animal habitats comprising of African Spoonbills, Australian White Ibis, Babirusas, Scarlet Macaws and Rhinoceros Iguanas. Beyond that is Discovery Island, situated at the heart of the park. It was initially named Safari Village, as Discovery Island was the name for the small zoological park placed in Walt Disney World’s Bay Lake, but assumed its present name after the facility shut down in 1999.
The Tree of Life, the park’s ocular symbol, is sited in this area and is encircled by trails and animal enclosures showcasing Black-necked swans, Cape Teals, Chitals, Lemurs, Easter Grey Kangaroos, Galapagos Tortoises, and Oriental Small-Clawed Otters.
Other than the central attractions, two tourist favorites include Africa and Asia. Africa is set in the fictitious east African village of Harambe and includes numerous animal displays. According to Disney lore, Harambe was formerly part of a colony, but a nonviolent insurgency made Harambe autonomous in 1961. The settlement is the namesake of the Harambe Wildlife Preserve, the imaginary home of Africa’s chief attraction, Kilimanjaro Safaris. The excursion, showing various African animals freely wandering throughout the expanses of grassland, streams and rocky knolls, includes African Elephants, Black Rhinos, Cheetahs, Zebras, Hippos and Nile Crocodiles.
Asia was the initial extension region added to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, first opening in 1999. Like Africa, the region’s attractions are segments of a fictitious dwelling, the empire of Anandapur, which translates to “Place of many delights”. Anandapur contains two settlements: the waterside village of Anandapur and Serka Zong, which is in the bluffs of the Himalayan Mountains. Much like African Harambe, Disney folklore claims that Anandapur is now a region of animal research and tourism.
Even though it was the last addition to the Disney World Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has certainly drawn the attention of many visitors. With its nature-based themes, this park represents more than just entertainment and amusement. It represents the conservation of wildlife and the importance of respecting our planet. With the plethora of diverse creatures and plants, Animal Kingdom allows tourists to see these animals in their natural habitat and understand how they act on a normal basis. In doing this, Disney is promoting the acceptance of all wildlife, which is inspiring and beneficial to everyone.