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“Caring for Giants” — A Closer Look at Some Big Friends

Posted on by Jack Marshall
Photographs taken by Linda Eckwerth. A new tour offering at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is “Caring for Giants,” which offers guests the opportunity to get a closer look (80-100ft) at the African elephant herd otherwise seen on the Kilimanjaro Safari attraction. Guests check in at the tour desk near the entrance to the Kilimanjaro Safari attraction … Continue reading "“Caring for Giants” — A Closer Look at Some Big Friends"
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“Caring for Giants” — A Close Look at Some Big Friends

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Photographs taken by Linda Eckwerth. A new tour offering at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is “Caring for Giants,” which offers guests the opportunity to get a closer look (80-100ft) at the African elephant herd otherwise seen on the Kilimanjaro Safari attraction. Guests check in at the tour desk near the entrance to the Kilimanjaro Safari attraction … Continue reading "“Caring for Giants” — A Close Look at Some Big Friends"
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First Inhabitants of Animal Kingdom

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During the construction of Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World’s Media Relations office sent out periodic updates to journalists. These were oversized full color newletters designed to acquaint the media with the newest theme park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The following photos were taken at Animal Kingdom but the names are unknown. The very first inhabitants were … Continue reading "First Inhabitants of Animal Kingdom"
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Animal Kingdom Youngsters – Part 2

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Sharon Sipple returns with Part 2 of her photo blog of the Animal Kingdom Youngsters. In this blog I will share photos of young elephants and giraffes that you can find on the Kilimanjaro Safari ride. Reticulated Giraffe Giraffes are the tallest animal in the world and can grow up to 20 feet tall. Although … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Youngsters – Part 2"
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