Bakso, the first Sumatran tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in seven years in September 2024, is all grown up. Now over 18 months old, this tiger is strutting his stuff at Maharajah Jungle Trek without his mom in tow. Bakso Out On His Own Guests can now see Bakso, who is named after … Read more
In the midst of new births at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a mating pair of Great Horned Owls have returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to nest and hatch chicks. According to WDWNT reader, Mark Johnson, the pair of Florida-Native Great Horned Owls have been visiting the Maharajah Jungle Trek each spring season over the last several … Read more
The Detroit Tigers MLB (Major League Baseball) team recently visited baby tiger Bakso at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Detroit Tigers Meet Baby Bakso The Disney Parks Blog shared a look at the team visiting Bakso while they’re here training in Florida. Five of the players — Colt Keith, Matt Vierling, Tyler Holton, Will Vest, and Zach … Read more
While Walt Disney World fans are familiar with the name of Bakso, the tiger cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the name of his dad is now a closely guarded secret. Bakso’s Dad Cast Members used to tell guests the name of Bakso’s dad, but the intelligent tiger learned what the word meant. He started to … Read more
The Maharajah Jungle Trek bat exhibit in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened after a short refurbishment. Bat Exhibit Reopens The bat exhibit was closed starting on Monday, February 17. Although the bats page on the Walt Disney World website does not indicate the exhibit is back open, it reopened on Monday, March 10. Through windows, … Read more
Disney has ended the separate queue to see Bakso the tiger cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Now there is only one line for the Maharajah Jungle Trek once again. Bakso the Tiger Cub Bakso made his debut on the Maharajah Jungle Trek on January 29, 2025. Since then, there has been high demand to see … Read more
According to a new update from Disney, the bat exhibit located in the Maharajah Jungle Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing for a short refurbishment. Bat Exhibit Refurbishment The new update can be found on the official Bats page on the Walt Disney World website. Text below the area’s main image says the … Read more
Malayan great argus pheasant chicks have been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Malayan Great Argus Pheasant Chick In an Instagram post, the drmarkatdisney account shared a photo of a Malayan great argus pheasant chick. The chicks and their mother can be seen by guests at the aviary on the Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal … Read more
Move over, Lion King! The newest popular animal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Bakso the tiger cub, and guests eager to visit him are now forming a lengthy queue. Bakso the Tiger Cub Causes Extended Queue Bakso is a Sumatran tiger cub who debuted on the Maharajah Jungle Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom just last … Read more
The first Sumatran tiger cub born in seven years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Bakso, can now be seen by guests on the Maharajah Jungle Trek. Bakso Arrives at the Maharajah Jungle Trek Born back in September 2024, Bakso can now be seen on the Maharajah Jungle Trek with his mom Sohni. Today, Wednesday, January 29, … Read more
Walt Disney World recently welcomed a newborn Sumatran tiger cub named Bakso. Newborn Sumatran Tiger Cub at Animal Kingdom The 3-week-old cub was born to mom Sohni. The two are currently spending their time bonding backstage but Bakso will appear on the Maharajah Jungle Trek in a few months. Tiger cubs need their mother’s care … Read more
Ahead of its 25th anniversary in April, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting some love and care, including pressure washing at Maharajah Jungle Trek. The roof over the entrance sign looks dirty, though that may also just be the worn look of the area. We could see workers actively pressue washing the back of the aviary. … Read more
Fans will be able to go behind the scenes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (with a stop at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT) with the new National Geographic series “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” premiering on Disney+ September 25th. From the official press release: On Friday, September 25, Disney+ debuts its next original series … Read more
After an extended closure of nearly four months, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is finally open to guests once again. In order to create an environment that is safe for park-goers, Disney has implemented significant changes in nearly every aspect of the park, from attractions to shopping, and dining. For now, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not the … Read more
Monkeys and tigers and dragons, oh my! We are ready to visit and learn about some of our favorite animals here at Maharajah Jungle Trek! Join us for this walk-through as we discover some animals and see what changes were made to this experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Don’t forget to sanitize your hands! Arrows … Read more
Imagineer Joe Rohde has been taking Disney fans on an online digital tour of Animal Kingdom through his Instagram, providing deep backstory on its ethos and culture. He’s discussed the Tree of Life and Africa, and aspects of Asia, but now it’s time for some thrills as Joe takes us to Expedition Everest! Joe begins … Read more
