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Disney's Animal Kingdom

Just the Facts

By , About.com Guide

From Walt Disney World property:
take World Drive to Osceola Parkway West.

From off Disney property:
take I-4 to Exit 25B (U.S. 192 West), to World Drive North, to Osceola Parkway West, to Disney’s Animal Kingdom parking plaza.

Start the Photo Tour

  • Size: More than 500 acres
  • Parking: For 6,000 cars
  • Project Announced: June 5, 1995
  • Construction Began: August 1995
  • Grand Opening: April 22, 1998
  • Employees: More than 4,500 cast members to date.
  • Animals: About 1,500, representing 250 species -- most acquired from zoos accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.
  • Landscaping: More than 4 million trees, plants, shrubs, vines, grasses, ferns, etc. representing 3,000 species.
Attractions:
  • The Boneyard (DinoLand U.S.A.)
  • DINOSAUR (DinoLand U.S.A.)
  • Cretaceous Trail (DinoLand U.S.A.)
  • Character Greetings (Camp Minnie-Mickey)
  • Kali River Rapids (Asia)
  • Maharajah Jungle Trek (Asia)
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris (Africa)
  • Pangani Forest Exploration Trail (Africa)
  • Wildlife Express (Africa/Rafiki’s Planet Watch)
  • Rafiki’s Planet Watch (near Africa)
  • "It’s Tough to be a Bug!" (Discovery Island)
  • The Tree of Life (Discovery Island)
Shows:
  • "Festival of the Lion King" (at 1,375-seat theater/Camp Minnie-Mickey)
  • "Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends" (at 350-seat Grandmother Willow’s Grove/Camp Minnie-Mickey)
  • "Tarzan Rocks!" (at 1,500-seat Theater in the Wild/DinoLand U.S.A.)
  • "Flights of Wonder" (at 1000-seat Caravan Stage/Asia)
Where To Eat:
  • Flame Tree Barbecue (quick dining, outdoor seating/Discovery Island)
  • Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery (quick-service counter/Africa)
  • Pizzafari (quick dining/Discovery Island)
  • Rainforest Cafe (full-service/Entrance Plaza)
  • Restaurantosaurus (quick dining/character breakfast/DinoLand U.S.A.)
  • Sundowner Terrace (cocktails/Africa)
  • Tamu Tamu Refreshments (snack shop/Africa)
  • Tusker House Restaurant (quick dining/Africa)
Essential Services:
  • Baby Care Center (Discovery Island)
  • Banking ATM (Entrance Plaza)
  • First Aid (Discovery Island)
  • Guest Services (Entrance Plaza)
  • Kennel (Entrance Plaza)
  • Lockers (Entrance Plaza)
  • Lost and Found (Discovery Island)
  • Lost children (Discovery Island)
  • Package pickup (Entrance Plaza)
  • Stroller rental (Entrance Plaza)
  • Wheelchair rental (Entrance Plaza)

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