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

Rolling Planters Block Yellow-Backed Duiker Exhibit in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Two images: left showcases a scenic path with rolling planters bursting with greenery, and right reveals a sign for the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney's Animal Kingdom, illuminated by overhead lights.

Rolling planters have been set up at the Yellow-backed Duiker exhibit in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Yellow-Backed Duiker Exhibit The Yellow-backed Duiker is an animal located on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While walking the trail we noticed that rolling shrub planters had been set up in front of the exhibit area. … Read more

VIDEO: Josh Gad Becomes Kilimanjaro Safaris Guide at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Person in khaki uniform stands in front of animal enclosure gates labeled "White" and "Black." They wear glasses and a name badge.

After his turns as a Jungle Cruise Skipper and a Disneyland Railroad conductor, Josh Gad took over Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Josh Gad Joins Kilimanjaro Safaris In a new video posted by Disney Parks, Gad feeds a rhino and then becomes a Kilimanjaro Safaris guide. Gad, the voice of Olaf in the “Frozen” … Read more

Disney Shares More Details on New Lion Pride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Three lions rest on a rocky ledge under trees in a sunny setting.

A new lion trio began appearing on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, December 3. Disney has shared more details about them, including their names, as well as new photos. New Lions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The lion trio consists of one male and two females. Their names are Mshango, Zahara, and Neema. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Lions Arrive at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Three majestic lions rest on rocks beneath a tree in the sunny outdoor setting of Disney's Animal Kingdom, as if posing for guests on the Kilimanjaro Safaris.

A new pride of lions has moved onto the savanna of Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom Lions There are three lions, one male and two females. Their names are Mshango, Zahara, and Neema.  They are so young that the male lion’s mane has not fully grown. The trio were littermates and spent … 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

Corra the Baby Elephant Makes Savanna Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Corra the baby elephant with her mother Nadirah

Corra the Baby Elephant, who was born in December 2023, has made her debut in the Savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This means that guests who ride Kilimanjaro Safaris have a chance to see her if she’s out and about. Corra the Baby Elephant Corra is the park’s first second-generation birth. Her mother, Nadirah, was … Read more

New Kilimanjaro Safaris Magnets Bring the Attraction to Your Refrigerator at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

If Kilimanjaro Safaris is your favorite Disney’s Animal Kingdom attraction, then you’ll love these two new Kilimanjaro Safaris magnets. We found them in Riverside Depot at Animal Kingdom. The magnets are with D-Tech items including other magnets and cell phone cases. Kilimanjaro Safaris Magnets – $14.99 each One magnet depicts a Kilimanjaro Safaris truck and … 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

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

Hearing Date Set for DeSantis-Appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Countersuit Against Disney, Walt Disney World Floral & Gifts Being Discontinued for Third-Party Vendor, & More: Daily Recap (6/5/23)

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 Monday, June 5, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Dugan the White Rhino Passes Away at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

We’re sad to report that Dugan the white rhinoceros at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has passed away. Dugan the White Rhino Dugan the white rhino was born in 1995 at the Knoxville Zoo in Tennessee, before moving to the Erie Zoo in Pennsylvania. He came to his final home, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, in 2018. As the … Read more