A new video shared on social media shows anteaters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrating Pi Day 2025 (March 14) with their own personal pies. Pi Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Shared by Dr. Mark Penning on Instagram, the video showed the two anteaters enjoying their special pies. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Read more
In an Instagram Reel, Dr. Mark Penning, vice president of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, announced that Sohni the Sumatran Tiger is pregnant. Sumatran Tiger Pregnant Dr. Mark Penning shared a sonogram revealing that Sohni, a Sumatran Tiger at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is pregnant. This isn’t the first time that Sohni is expecting. In 2019, … Read more
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
Lesser Madagascar tenrec hedgehog Glitter Toaster Strudel has added eight new hoglets to her prickle, as she recently gave birth at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Glitter Toaster Strudel Gives Birth to Eight Babies Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared photos of the proud mom and her newborns on Instagram today. … Read more
Walt Disney World has welcomed a new Shetland pony to Tri-Circle-D Ranch, who was just born yesterday. Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment division, announced the birth on Instagram, followed by another announcement on Twitter. Shetland Pony Born at Walt Disney World This sweet Shetland pony, seen on the left … Read more
In an Instagram post made by Dr. Mark Penning today, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed the birth of a yellow-backed duiker calf for the first time in over two decades. Dr. Penning serves as Disney’s Vice-President of Animals, Science & Environment. Animal Kingdom Welcomes Newest Family Member View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Read more
A new baby springbok (a type of antelope) has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dr. Mark Penning shared on Instagram. Dr. Penning, VP of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, wrote: Meet the newest member of the springbok herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Born near the end of September, this cute calf travelled to Disney’s … Read more
They grow up so fast! Just in time for World Rhino Day, Dr. Mark Penning has shared a video of Mylo, a white rhino, celebrating his first birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mylo, the son of Jao, was born on September 8, 2021, and received his name two months later. He turned out to be … Read more
Dr. Mark Penning, with the help of other Cast Members, confirmed today that there will be a season two of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.” Penning, VP of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared a video of Cast Members throughout Animal Kingdom and the rest of Walt Disney World announcing that “Yes” there will be … Read more
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
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, March 13, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
A white rhino was born late last night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to Dr. Mark Penning, this is the third white rhino calf born at the park in the past 13 months. The species is endangered. Mom — Lola — and the calf will remain backstage to nurse and bond. The calf’s weight and … Read more
The animals around Walt Disney World are getting in on the spookiest time of the year with special pumpkin enrichment. Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of the Animals, Science, and Environment department, shared some images on Instagram this morning. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT, animals enjoyed Halloween-themed … Read more
Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney Parks’ Animals, Science & Environment, has shared some new photos of urchins and a shark celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Dr. Penning writes: “Hats off” to our aquarists at The Seas with Nemo & Friends, who created 3D-printed … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed another baby as a white rhino calf was born this morning. Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment division, announced the birth on Instagram. The rhino calf is part of an endangered population. Dr. Penning also noted that more information about the calf, born to … Read more