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
According to eyewitnesses, a young zebra passed away at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge yesterday. The zebra was reportedly injured when it was chased by an ostrich into a fence and didn’t make it. Equine creatures like zebras are prone to serious injury, especially when running into something at their high running speeds. The guest who … Read more
Of all the surprises that have come to Walt Disney World for its 50th anniversary, perhaps the most unique has to be the name of a baby zebra! Disney announced that the Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal born last month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has been named Zarina, which means “golden one” in Persian. Her … 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 Friday, October 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
A newborn Hartmann’s mountain zebra has joined the herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge in Walt Disney World. Dr. Mark Penning — VP of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment — shared photos of the zebra baby and its mother on Instagram. Here is what Dr. Penning wrote: We’re thrilled to share these adorable photos of Hartmann’s mountain … Read more
The Kilimanjaro Safaris family got a little bigger today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as a baby Hartmann’s mountain zebra was born on the savanna, and we have a look at the bouncing (and standing) baby boy! From Disney Parks Blog: Guests riding Kilimanjaro Safaris today got to see the miracle of birth and the magic of nature … Read more
Even though Disney’s Animal Kingdom may be currently closed to guests, Kilimanjaro Safaris has a new resident, as Asha, the baby Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal born last month, has arrived at the savanna. From Disney Parks’ Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment, Dr. Mark Penning on Disney Parks Blog: Many of you may have … Read more
There’s reason to celebrate at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, as two new baby animals have joined the family. One animal is a baby sitatunga, a species of antelope also known as the marshbuck. Typically found in central Africa, the sitatunga is known to make its habitat in swampy, marshy areas with tall, dense vegetation. Also … Read more