Disney World Animals Safely Returned to Habitats After Hurricane Milton

Katie Francis

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A group of pink flamingos stands and wades in shallow water surrounded by green vegetation.

Disney World Animals Safely Returned to Habitats After Hurricane Milton

Thank you to our incredible professionals. Just as our cast members and guests rode out the storm during Hurricane Milton, our team of animal experts cared for the thousands of animals that call Walt Disney World home. From beautiful birds (like flamingoes

Walt Disney World reopened on Friday, October 11, after Hurricane Milton, and offered a unique look at the residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge returning to their homes.

A group of pink flamingos stands and wades in shallow water surrounded by green vegetation.

Dr. Mark Penning — Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment — shared his gratitude in an Instagram post for the Animal Care team, who rode out Hurricane Milton with the critters of Walt Disney World.

Thank you to our incredible professionals. Just as our cast members and guests rode out the storm during Hurricane Milton, our team of animal experts cared for the thousands of animals that call Walt Disney World home. From beautiful birds (like flamingoes