Tag: Disney’s Animal Programs

Baby Zebra Adds its Stripes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 1, 2013 – Sporting black and white stripes, there’s a new addition to the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. In October, the team welcomed a rare, baby Hartmann’s Mountain zebra. The filly and her mother are bonding well and doing fine after the yearlong gestation. Disney’s animal care team, … Continue reading "Baby Zebra Adds its Stripes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna"
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Disney’s Animal Programs Works with New England Aquarium to Aid Sea Turtles

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 28, 2012 –The Seas with Nemo & Friends welcomed some new swimmers recently, with the addition of eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles suffering from hypothermia after a recent cold snap in New England. As a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center, Walt Disney World Resort is one of several organizations working with … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Programs Works with New England Aquarium to Aid Sea Turtles"
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Disney Sponsored Turtles Compete in Annual Marathon

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- Fans at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will be able to cheer on “Peach” and “Pearl” as the two loggerhead sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean to compete in the annual Turtles Migration Marathon. Named after characters from the Disney-Pixar movie Finding Nemo, Peach and Pearl are competing in the “Tour … Continue reading "Disney Sponsored Turtles Compete in Annual Marathon"
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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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Babies of the Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Resort

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Animal Operations Director of Disney’s Animal Programs Matt Hohne shares the excitement of the baby warthogs that were born in February. There are five baby warthogs, three males and two females. The piglets, which are still backstage, weighed 1 ½ to just over 2 pounds at birth. Adult females weigh 110-165 pounds and adult males … Continue reading "Babies of the Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Resort"
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Injured Sea Turtles from the Gulf Arrive for Care at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney donates $100,000 to help with rescue and environmental efforts in the Gulf LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 30, 2010 – Eight turtles injured by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico today began their rehabilitation at Walt Disney World Resort under the care of Disney animal experts. Animal care experts from Disney’s Animal … Continue reading "Injured Sea Turtles from the Gulf Arrive for Care at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney Rescues, Rehabilitates, Releases Endangered Sea Turtle in Mosquito Lagoon

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 24, 2010 — With the arrival of spring and rising temperatures, Disney’s Animal Programs returned an endangered green sea turtle to its natural habitat this morning near the Canaveral National Seashore after a successful two-month rehabilitation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The healthy, 10-pound patient is one of 14 critically injured … Continue reading "Disney Rescues, Rehabilitates, Releases Endangered Sea Turtle in Mosquito Lagoon"
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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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Disney Animal Experts Say Farewell to Flippered and Furry Friends

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 8, 2010 – Breaking up is hard to do – especially before Valentine’s Day. But for a team of animal care experts from Disney’s Animal Programs, saying goodbye often means a new beginning for the wildlife they’ve taken under their wing. During the next few weeks, animal managers, veterinarians and … Continue reading "Disney Animal Experts Say Farewell to Flippered and Furry Friends"
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Endangered White Rhino to Growing Herd

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 25, 2010 — Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed a healthy white rhino to the family last week with the addition of a female calf born Sunday, Jan. 17. Kendi, an 11-year-old white rhino, gave birth to her third baby after a 16-month gestation period. The baby, which has not yet been … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Endangered White Rhino to Growing Herd"
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