Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is extremely unique. 500 acres dedicated to nature and conservation house more than 1,700 animals for 250 species makes Disney's Animal Kingdom the largest animal-themed park in the world.

• Oasis
• Discovery Island Area
• Camp Minnie-Mickey
• Africa
• Rafiki's Planet Watch Area
• Asia
• Dinoland, U.S.A. Area

On this page we give a brief overview of the entire park - it's dining, attractions, entertainment, and more. Click on any of the links to get a more detailed description of the most popular ways to spend your day in Animal Kingdom.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park attractions are fun and animal focused.

The Affection Section is a wonderful petting zoo that includes many friendly animals, such as goats, sheep, llama, chickens and other domesticated animals. There are also activities for the kids, that focus on animal issues.

The Conservation Station is a great for kids who are interested in animal care. Meet animal handlers, learn about the research, food preparation, and care that is given to the animals at Animal Kingdom every day.

Cretaceous Trail is a walk-path filled with animals and plants that have survived since pre-historic times!

Dino-Sue is a skeleton of the largest, most complete T-Re ever discovered! A great place for photos, this skeleton is a reproduction of the one found in South Dakota in 1990.

DINOSAUR is a thrill ride that takes you back 65 million years to capture a dinosaur! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Discovery Island Trails are paths that wind through and around the Tree of Life. On these trails you can observe a variety of wildlife, as well as their environments.

Expedition Everest is one of the newest editions to the Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Housed in Everest, this high-speed roller coaster is sure to delight and excite thrill seekers. Watch out for the Yeti! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Fossil Fun Games are classic carnival-style games in the Dinoland U.S.A. area of Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Habitat Habit is a trail dedicated to one of the most endangered primates - the cotton-top tamarins.

It's Tough to be a Bug! is an 8 minute 3D show shown inside the Tree of Life. Hosted by Flik from Disney/Pixar's A Bug's Life, it's greatly entertaining. This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Kali River Rapids is a wet raft ride through the Asian rainforest on the Chakranadi River. A refreshing ride for a hot day! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Kids Discovery Clubs are similar to Kidcot Fun Stops in Epcot. Kids can enjoy six of these wonderful clubs and along the way learn about animals and nature, while collecting stamps!

Kilimanjaro Safaris is a safari ride through the savannahs of Africa. Along the way you might just catch a glimpse of antelope, giraffes, lions, rhinos, warthogs, zebras and more! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

Maharajah Jungle Trek is located in Asia. Tigers, wild bats, and exotic birds are just some of the amazing animals you could encounter here!

The Pangani Forest Exploration Trail is one of our favorite animal trails. Located in Africa, it is home to a lot of really cool animals, like the gorilla, hippos, and many exotic birds!

Primeval Whirl is a spinning roller coaster located in Dinoland, U.S.A. It's carnival style fun is a blast from the past! This attraction offers Fast Pass!

The Boneyard is a playground that's great for kids of all ages. A giant sand box, everyone can become a paleontologist and uncover fossils and even dinosaur bones!

The Oasis Exhibits are the paths in the front of the park (the Oasis section). Wander these paths to find all sorts of exotic animals in their natural habitats.

The Tree of Life is Animal Kingdom's park icon. It houses the It's Tough to be a Bug! 3D show and its surrounded by trails where you can find hundreds of animals carved into the roots and trunk!

Tricera Top Spin is a fun Dumbo-like ride for younger ones. It's also a great place to view the park from up high!

The Wildlife Express Train is a 1.2 mile ride between Africa and Rafiki's Planet Watch. (It's the only form of guest transportation to Rafiki's Planet Watch.) Trains leave every 5-7 minutes.

Entertainment at Disney's Animal Kingdom is on a smaller scale than other Disney Theme Parks, but no less fun! As before, click on any of the links for more information!

The Camp Minnie-Mickey Greeting Trails are outdoor meet-and-greets for your favorite characters!

Festival of the Lion King is a 30 minute indoor live musical show based off of The Lion King movie.

Finding Nemo - The Musical is a 30 minute indoor live musical show based off of the Finding Nemo movie.

Flights of Wonder is a 25 minute outdoor show featuring 20 different species of birds, including a bald eagle!

Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade is a parade filled with Disney characters, stilt walkers, puppets, and much more safari fun!

Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade is a seasonal parade featuring characters, music, and tons of fun!

The restaurants at Animal Kingdom are divided into these categories below, for easy referencing, depending on how much time you have, how much you want to pay, and what kind of experience you are looking for.

Flame Tree Barbecue

Kusafiri Coffee Shop

Pizzafari

Restaurantosaurus

Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Harambe

Rainforest Cafe Animal Kingdom

Tusker House Restaurant

Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe

Yak & Yeti Restaurant

Beastly Bazaar

Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures

Creature Comforts

Dino Institute Shop

Disney Outfitters

Garden Gate Gifts

Island Mercantile

Mandala Gifts

Mombasa Marketplace

Out of the Wild

Serka Zong Bazaar

The Outpost Shop

There are several options for tours at Animal Kingdom. Some are general tours of the entire park and others are more specific event oriented tours. For most of the tours you can discern what they are all about by the title - click on the links to head to Disney World's Website where you can find more in-depth information.

Quinceanera Celebration

VIP Tour Guide Services

Backstage Safari

Wild By Design

Backstage Magic

Wild Africa Trek

There are several special events planned for 2011. Some are new, and some are annual events, but they're all sure to be a blast!

Holiday D-Lights

Yuletide Fantasy

Guest services is located to the left of the Main Entrance, and can provide assistance in many situations, as well as several services. The cast members are always very helpful and will assist you in any way they can. The services provided by guest services are listed below, and as always, click on the links for more detailed information.

Locker rentals

Stroller rentals

Wheelchair and EVC rentals

Kennels

Package Pick-up Service/Delivery Service

Currency exchange

Some of the other specialized kiosks and centers are listed below.

The Camera Center (Hosted by Kodak) is located at Disney Outfitters and provides camera services and film, as well as many other camera needs.

Florist and Gift Basket Shop

ATMs (Presented by Chase) are on the east side of the entrance to the park, before the turnstiles, and next to the kennel near the Dinosaur attraction in the Dinoland U.S.A area./p>

First Aid is located behind Creature Comforts and near Pizzafari restaurant in the Discovery Island area.

The Baby Care Center (Hosted by Nestle) is located behind Creature Comforts and near Pizzafari restaurant in the Discovery Island area.

Fast Pass is a relatively new addition to some of the most popular Disney World Theme Park attractions. Fast Pass is a system that allows you to skip waiting in long lines for your favorite attractions!

The attractions at Animal Kingdom that currently offer Fast Pass are:

It's Tough to be a Bug!

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Kali River Rapids

Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Primeval Whirl

DINOSAUR

Characters are plentiful at Animal Kingdom. Here are some more specific locations for your favorites! Make sure to check your times guide for specifics and visit our page on Disney World Character Greetings as well!

Near the park entrance

On the Camp Minnie-Mickey Greeting Trails

Near the Tree of Life

Near Tricera Top Spin

Near the Tamu Tamu Refreshments stand

and at the Conservation Station

Transportation

Transportation to and from Animal Kingdom is simple. If you are staying at a Disney World Resort, use the complimentary bus, boat, or monorail (or even complimentary self-parking if you wish) to move to and from the theme parks and your resort. If you are staying off-site, you can use the self-parking for a small fee.

Park hours, extra magic hours, operational updates, entertainment and special events are listed on Disney's Animal Kingdom Calendar.

You can also call to receive operational updates: 407-939-6244.

Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is a must-see for roller-coaster lovers.

It's Tough to be a Bug! is one of our all-time favorite 3D Disney attractions. Fun and a tad buggy, it's great for kids and parents alike.

We love to explore all the trails - if you have time make sure you check as many out as possible!

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