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Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
A petting zoo providing delightful hands-on encounters with a variety of animals, including goats and sheep. Meet and greet friendly animals at the only petting zoo in Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.
African Elephants – Disney Animals
Africa
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Behold the elephant—the largest terrestrial animal—and learn the true meaning of awesome!
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
Preschoolers, Kids
Experience a world of dinosaur discoveries at this interactive spot. Young paleontologists ages 10 and under can participate in fantastic prehistoric discoveries and learn more about the extraordinary world of dinosaurs.
Butterflies – Disney Animals
Africa
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Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Be on the lookout as some of the 20,000 butterfly species populating nearly every continent on Earth come and go throughout the year!
Conservation Station
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
A wildlife conservation center home to animal encounters, interactive exhibits and a veterinary facility. Enjoy an in-depth look at animal habitats from around the globe and discover the expert care our park animals receive.
Guests Must Be
40in (102cm) or taller
Age Interest
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Take off on a scary, prehistoric tour aboard a rip-roaring Time Rover to save a dinosaur from extinction. Travel back in time on a perilous race to rescue an Iguanadon before the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs strikes.
Dino-Sue
DinoLand U.S.A.
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Behold an awe-inspiring reproduction of an actual Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton unearthed in South Dakota.
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Stroll along tranquil pathways around the Tree of Life and discover a lush landscape brimming with wildlife.
Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Asia
Guests Must Be
44in (112cm) or taller
Age Interest
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Careen through the Himalayan mountains on a speeding train while avoiding the clutches of the mythic Abominable Snowman. Embark on a thrilling expedition through the icy peaks of the Himalayas.
Fossil Fun Games
DinoLand U.S.A.
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Fossil Fun Games is home to 6 madcap games of skill designed with your entire family in mind. Similar to the classic boardwalk games of yesteryear, Fossil Fun Games invites you to try your hand and compete for the opportunity to win great prizes.
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Africa
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Explore a lush tropical forest inhabited by native African wildlife including gorillas, hippos and exotic birds.
Gorillas – Disney Animals
Africa
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Commune with gentle, peace-loving vegetarians—gorillas, the world’s largest primate—who share 98% of our DNA!
Habitat Habit!
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Stroll along a picturesque wildlife path, home to exhibits on animal conservation. This informative self-guided tour sheds light on what animals need to survive both in the wild and at home.
It’s Tough to be a Bug!
Discovery Island
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Discover what it’s like to be a bug during this 3D film and live show inspired by the Disney•Pixar film, A Bug’s Life. See the world from a bug’s point of view with a little help from Flik inside the great Tree of Life.
Guests Must Be
38in (97cm) or taller
Age Interest
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
A rip-roaring, river raft ride that takes you on a tour through a lush jungle landscape ravaged by illegal logging. Hang on tight for a thrilling whitewater adventure along the scenic Chakranadi River.
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Ride off in an open-air vehicle for a tour of a lush African savanna, home to exotic animals like lions and elephants. Glimpse real animals in their natural habitats during an 18-minute expedition into the Harambe Wildlife Reserve.
Lions – Disney Animals
Africa
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Experience the majesty of African lions in the wilds of a Disney African savanna—and find out what all the roar is about!
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Venture into the wilds of the mystical Anandapur Royal Forest, a tropical paradise of trees, ruins and wild animals. Legend has it the area is the onetime hunting ground of the wealthy maharajahs; today, it exists as a preserve that you can explore.
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Roam lush, tropical garden pathways—located near the park entrance—home to exotic animal exhibits. Begin your visit of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park with a self-guided stroll amid lush jungle foliage and amazing wildlife.
Primeval Whirl
DinoLand U.S.A.
Guests Must Be
48in (122cm) or taller
Age Interest
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Spin and slide on a time-machine coaster back to the dinosaur age through a madcap maze of curves and drops. Take a trip aboard a spinning rollercoaster in this dinosaur-themed carnival-style attraction.
Rhinos – Disney Animals
Africa
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Brace yourself for the one-ton armored carrier known as the rhinoceros—the world’s second largest land animal.
Tamarins – Disney Animals
Discovery Island
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Imagine a squirrel-sized monkey with shocking white hair leaping 15 feet from tree to tree—better yet, see these rare creatures yourself!
Tigers – Disney Animals
Asia
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Marvel at the orange-striped beauty of one of the earth’s most powerful predators, the Asian tiger—the true king of jungle!
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Behold the breathtaking artistry of a sculpted tree that wordlessly expresses the intricate balance of nature. Located on Discovery Island, the Tree of Life vividly commemorates all living things—and the place they share—in the great Circle of Life.
TriceraTop Spin
DinoLand U.S.A.
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Fly high on a dinosaur around a twirling tin-toy top at this delightful carnival-inspired attraction. Spin above the ground aboard an adorable dinosaur that you control.
Wilderness Explorers
Discovery Island
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
Preschoolers, Kids
Follow in the footsteps of Russell and his faithful dog, Dug, from the Disney•Pixar film Up! Jaunt across jungles, furrow into forests and make way through the woods while you set out on a series of fact-finding challenges.
Guests Can Be
Any Height
Age Interest
All Ages
Ride the rails on this rustic locomotive that travels behind-the-scenes from Harambe, Africa to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Cross the savannah for a backstage journey through Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.