Disneyworld’s newest
addition, Animal Kingdom is a wonderful place for kids of all ages to learn
about animals and the environments in which they live, as well as taking a
closer look at the world of dinosaurs – all in the traditional Disney package
of feel good exhibits and varying thrill-level rides. Upon arrival, check out the visitors center
for news on any special events happening daily in the park.
In the Boneyard play
in a maze filled with fun fossils. Any
would-be palaeontologist in your family will love this one! Then there’s DINOSAUR which will be more
entertaining for those who desire more thrills and spills from their
visit. Other areas of interest in this
Dinoland section of the Animal Kingdom are the TriceraTop Spin, the Cretacaeous
Trail and of course, a Disney musical exhibit based around the Finding Nemo
movie. Amidst these various attractions
are wildlife such as storks and Asian brown tortoises.
In the Flights of
Wonder section, you can learn how to (and how not to!) handle birds and see
such beautiful bird as an American Bald Eagle, and magnificent macaws up close
– but don’t get too close!
If you’re ready for
some more excitement, take a trip down the Kali River Rapids – watch out for
the rushing geysers however as you raft down the Chakrandadi River
The animals of the
Animal Kingdom shouldn’t be forgotten, and a trip through the Maharajah Jungle
will take you in the Anandapur Royal Forest of Southeast Asia where you can
wander around the ruins of an ancient palace, home to many different animals.
The Animal Kingdom has
its share of Disney rides, but with an overall theme of protecting wildlife,
it’s a good place to teach kids about wildlife and how to preserve it.
