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New Animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Things are always changing at Walt Disney World. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I photographed new residents on my last trip in December of 2015. The entrance to Discovery Island Trails before the bridge over to Africa is the home of the Cotton-top Tamarins (Saguinus oedipus). Cotton-top Tamarins are new world monkeys from Central and South … Continue reading "New Animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Second Baby in Month Born to Endangered Gorilla Family Thriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 24, 2014 – It’s another boy! Disney Cast Members, guests and animal lovers are celebrating the birth of the second gorilla in one month for the family of critically endangered western lowland gorillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Born Sept. 3 to mother Kashata and father Gino, the healthy infant joins … Continue reading "Second Baby in Month Born to Endangered Gorilla Family Thriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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2014 Nature Events at Walt Disney World

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Throughout 2014 the Disney Animal Program team has events planned at both Disney's Animal Kingdom and The Seas with Nemo and Friends at Epcot. According to Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President Animals, Science and Environment, Disney Parks, "The goal of each is to provide kids and families with a special opportunity to connect with nature, talk to our animal experts, and learn more about some of the fantastic creatures with whom we share our planet." Check out the schedule
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Deb looks back at 2013 …..

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Every year is amazing... is it not? Things you expected, things you didn't, the good and the bad, the happy and the sad. 2013 was no different. Personally it was a much more difficult year than I would have liked, but that's part of living! As I reflect back, much of the year now blends/blurs together. Here are a few miscellaneous thoughts ...... These are not all inclusive, far from it, but some things I'd like to share.
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Party for the Planet — Including Chimpanzees — in Celebration of Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is hosting a Party for the Planet in celebration of Earth Day. Guests can find out what they can do to make their backyards wildlife-friendly and discover other ways to conserve wildlife and protect nature, including chimpanzees, in celebration of the release of “Chimpanzee,” Disneynature’s newest True Life Adventure. Full-park festivities will … Continue reading "Party for the Planet — Including Chimpanzees — in Celebration of Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney Fantasy Maiden Voyage – Day 0

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Our Fantasy Maiden Voyage trip actually starts with a short trip to Walt Disney World…if we have to fly all the way across country we might as well visit the parks! This time we are staying at Animal Kingdom Kidani Village, in a savanna view studio. We figure what’s the point of staying at Animal … Continue reading "Disney Fantasy Maiden Voyage – Day 0"
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Birth of Endangered Gorilla

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 1, 2010 — Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom are getting a special treat along the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail where they can get a rare glimpse of a newborn gorilla born Feb. 19. The critically endangered western lowland gorilla, whose gender is still unknown, is doing well and has already … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Birth of Endangered Gorilla"
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New Addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Family: Baby White-Cheeked Gibbon

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 15, 2010 — Guests visiting the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom are getting a glimpse of the latest addition to the park’s family – an endangered white-cheeked gibbon born Feb. 2. The yet-to-be named male and his mother, Melaka, are bonding well according to the animal experts who oversee … Continue reading "New Addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Family: Baby White-Cheeked Gibbon"
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