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

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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

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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

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

Baby Zebra Tragically Passes Away at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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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

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/29/21): Gingerbread House Locations Announced for Walt Disney World, 50th Anniversary Funko POP! Figures Leaked, Disneyland Cast Member Union Negotiations Break Down, and More

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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

PHOTOS: Baby Zebra Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Baby Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Named Asha Arrives at the Kilimanjaro Safaris Savanna in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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

PHOTOS: Adorable Baby Sitatunga Antelope and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Join the Herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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