Great Horned Owls Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Nest and Hatch Chicks

A Great Horned Owl peeks over a weathered tree trunk, surrounded by green leaves and palm fronds near its nest.

In the midst of new births at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a mating pair of Great Horned Owls have returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to nest and hatch chicks. According to WDWNT reader, Mark Johnson, the pair of Florida-Native Great Horned Owls have been visiting the Maharajah Jungle Trek each spring season over the last several … Read more

PHOTOS: Three Otter Pups Make Their Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Three otters resting on a large log by the water, looking attentively in the same direction.

A trio of Asian small-clawed otter pups have made their debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Otter Pups at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Three otter pups, Butternut, Biscuit, and Potato, debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Friday, April 11, 2025. The three pups were born in December 2024 and have spent the last few months learning how … Read more

Baby Masai Giraffe Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A young Masai giraffe stands close to an adult beside a large antelope under the trees, a scene from the animal kingdom. A car is partially visible in the background, adding a touch of human presence to their world.

A new baby Masai giraffe has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the first since 2021. Baby Masai Giraffe Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Mara, the Masai giraffe, recently gave birth to a calf named Tucker. Over the coming weeks, guests aboard Kilimanjaro Safaris will be able to see Tucker’s developmental milestones as he explores … Read more

Two More Zebra Foals Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A close-up photo of a young zebra foal standing in an enclosure with a dirt ground and concrete wall background, reminiscent of the enchanting scenes from Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Two more zebra foals were born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July, bringing the total number born at the park this summer to four. Two More Zebra Foals Born In the early morning hours of July 8, first-time mom, Asha, gave birth to a baby boy. Just hours after birth, the newborn was nursing and … Read more

Newborn Zebra Foal Joins Kilimanjaro Safaris Herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A young zebra with black and white stripes is lying down on sandy ground, facing the camera with ears perked up, as if posing for an auto draft photo.

A newborn Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal has joined the herd at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Zebra Foal at Animal Kingdom Dr. Mark Penning, VP of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, announced the foal on Instagram. She’s the second-born to mom Juno, after Cricket, who was born last year. Guests can see the whole … Read more

Eland Antelope Calf and Zebra Foal Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

An antelope calf is lying on the ground while being licked on the head by an adult antelope, with hay visible beneath them.

Two baby animals were recently born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, as shared by Dr. Mark Penning, vice president of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, on Instagram. Baby Eland Antelope Born at Walt Disney World The eland baby is a girl and mom Celo’s first calf. Both the mom and calf are doing great, Penning … Read more

Baby Mandrill Monkey Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the birth of a baby mandrill monkey, named Saffron, at Kilimanjaro Safaris on July 24. Baby Mandrill at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Baby Saffron weighs less than three pounds and could almost fit in the palm of your hand. Despite Saffron’s small size, mandrills are the world’s largest species of monkeys. … Read more

VIDEO: Baby Shetland Pony Born at Walt Disney World Officially Named

Earlier this month, we told you about a new baby Shetland pony at Tri-Circle-D Ranch in Walt Disney World. As of today, the pony now has a name, which was announced across social media. Baby Shetland Pony Named at Tri-Circle-D Ranch The pony, who was born on July 10 to mom Lady, loves to stay … Read more

Two Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Foals Born in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals have joined the herd at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Foals Dr. Mark Penning, VP of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared photos of the foals on Instagram, writing, “Double the stripes, double the fun!” “Two playful Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals, Cricket and Dot, were born … Read more

PHOTOS: Baby Cotton-Top Tamarins Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A pair of cotton-top tamarins were born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Sunday night and can now be seen on stage in their enclosure near Creature Comforts. Baby Cotton-Top Tamarins Cotton-top tamarins are a type of monkey from South America. The two tamarins that are frequently seen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom just had these babies, … Read more

Tenrec Hedgehog Mom Glitter Toaster Strudel Has Seven Babies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Tenrec hedgehog mother Glitter Toaster Strudel gave birth to seven hoglets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently. Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared photos of the babies on Instagram. Penning wrote: Mom, Glitter Toaster Strudel, gave birth to seven lesser Madagascar tenrec hedgehogs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Baby Red River Hog Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

A new baby red river hog has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Dr. Mark Penning shared a few photos of the newest piglet on his Instagram. The baby was born last month to parents Daisy and Cheech. The little family is bonding behind the scenes with the Animal Care Team. Eventually, the baby … Read more