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
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
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
January has brought two new additions to the Disney’s Animal Kingdom family. A baby Hartmann’s zebra, the first foal of the species to be born at the park, can be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris. Meanwhile, Douglas, an Angolan black-and-white colobus monkey, can be seen on view at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Per Disney: On Jan. … Read more