Conservation News & Updates

Disney Announces New “The Lion King – Protect the Pride” Campaign to Revitalize Lion Population

June 6, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Learn about how you can help Disney "Protect the Pride" with a new conservation campaign to support and save lions.

Harnessing the Power of the Sun: We Toured Disney’s GIANT New Solar Facility

April 24, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Conservation and caring for the planet has been a core value of The Walt Disney Company since the beginning. Last week, we toured one of Disney's newest Green initiatives - a brand new Solar Energy Facility! Learn more about this enormous property in our new post.

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Paper Straws Pop Up in Magic Kingdom

April 23, 2019 by Sarah Sands

We have seen signs of Disney's corporate-wide move to reduce or eliminate the use of plastics in its parks since it was announced. Now, we've found paper straws in the Magic Kingdom. Learn more here.

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Finding Renewable Energy Uses at Walt Disney World

April 19, 2019 by Scott Thomas

I have been a tech geek for as long as I can remember. I am also very concerned about our environment. These two things can come together in the craziest of places. Like riding on a Walt Disney World Transportation Bus. I looked up (remember to always look up — and down — everywhere on … Continue reading "Finding Renewable Energy Uses at Walt Disney World"

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Disneynature Marks 10 Years with Release of New Film, “Penguins”

April 8, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

As Disneynature marks a decade since its first feature-film debut, its newest, “Penguins,” begins its countdown to opening day - just in time for Earth Day.

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Meet a New Disney Princess – Amira the Giraffe!

December 8, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The new baby giraffe at Disney's Animal Kingdom has a regal name: Amira, which means "princess" in Swahili. Learn more about this little giraffe as she takes her first steps on the Kilimanjaro Safari savanna.

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Calling All Wilderness Explorers: Earn 31 Badges in Just One Day!

November 9, 2018 by Sarah Sands

With new badges to earn in Pandora, there are now a total of 31 Wilderness Explorer badge opportunities. Want to learn how you can score them all in just one visit? Wait — do you even know what a Wilderness Explorer Badge is? Well, come along Explorers! We’ll teach you everything you need to know. … Continue reading "Calling All Wilderness Explorers: Earn 31 Badges in Just One Day!"

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Giraffe Calf to Kilimanjaro Safaris

August 29, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Disney's Animal Kingdom has just introduced Aella, a female Masai giraffe calf that was born on June 29, to the savanna of the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction.

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Breaking News: You are Now Entering a “No Straw Zone”

August 23, 2018 by AllEars

UPDATE 8/22/18: An official Disneyland public affairs publication called “Mouse Mail,” has announced the following: “Starting this week, plastic straws and plastic bags will begin to be offered by request, and lids for adult cold beverages will no longer be offered. For guests with disabilities who need to use straws or lids, alternative options will … Continue reading "Breaking News: You are Now Entering a “No Straw Zone”"

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Baby Mandrill Born Aug. 8 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

August 10, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Disney’s Animal Kingdom family grew yet again on August 8, when they welcomed a baby mandrill to the fold. Scarlett and Winston are the parents of the baby, whose gender and exact birth weight are unknown at this time. Mandrills are the largest species of monkey, found in African rainforests along the equator. Their habitat, … Continue reading "Baby Mandrill Born Aug. 8 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!"

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