Ok, Disney. You Win. Carnivorous Souvenirs Were NOT On Our Bingo Cards

On a recent trip out to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we happened across something strange.

Pandora

Nestled inside the far corner of Pandora, you’ll find the Avatar flagship shop, officially known as Windtraders. Most folks come into this store to adopt a Banshee, make a 3D Avatar figurine, or build a Na’vi-inspired necklace, but as we wandered around the store, something caught our eye.

Now, we’ve seen our fair share of weird and unusual things in Disney World, but this is one we just had to warn you about. Why? Because it’s alive!

Windtrader’s shop sign

As you enter the front of Windtraders, look for a peculiar gathering of plants, or better yet, do what we did and ask a Cast Member about them!

They’re alive!

The Cast Members we spoke with were very excited to tell us all about this collection of carnivorous plants; yes, you just read that right. Carnivorous!

There are a few more to discover

Allow us to introduce you to the Carnivorous Sarracenia, Venus Fly Trap, and Asian Pitcher Plant.

Did you know these were sold here?

Each of these plants has its own unique way that they capture their food. They also vary in how they prefer to be cared for, so make sure to do your research! The Asian Pitcher Plant grows as a vine and prefers collected rainwater as nourishment.

Asian Pitcher Plant

The Venus Fly Trap bears 3 to 10 white flowers in early to mid-summer, which helps its off-putting appearance. (Sorry, Venus!)

Venus Fly Trap

The Carnivorous Sarracenia grows as a longer, upright pitcher plant and gets brighter with more sunlight.

Carnivorous Sarracenia

Each of these plants is pretty interesting and unique — but if you’re just as intrigued as us and are wondering how you can get them home from your vacation, the cast members here have you covered.

They can come home with you!

Each of these plants is transferable with you anywhere in the continental United States, with the exception of California, Arizona, and Texas. They’ll even package them up for you!

Pretty weird find, huh?! We’re always on the lookout for the latest in Disney merch no matter how unusual it may be. So, to stay updated on the latest info, stay tuned with us at AllEars.