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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is part theme park, part zoo, with more than 2,000 animals and some of Walt Disney World’s most immersive lands. In 2026 DinoLand U.S.A. closed to make way for Tropical Americas, opening in 2027, while Zootopia and Bluey brought new family experiences.
Explore by land
- Oasis: the lush entry gardens.
- Discovery Island: the Tree of Life and Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
- Pandora – The World of Avatar: Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey.
- Africa: Kilimanjaro Safaris, Festival of the Lion King and Bluey’s Wild World.
- Asia: Expedition Everest and Kali River Rapids.
- DinoLand U.S.A.: closed, becoming Tropical Americas.
Don’t miss
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Kilimanjaro Safaris, best in the morning
- Expedition Everest
- Festival of the Lion King
Where to eat
Tiffins is the park’s signature restaurant, Tusker House hosts a character buffet, and Satu’li Canteen is one of the best quick-service spots at Walt Disney World.
Subcategories
Adventurers Outpost
A character meet on Discovery Island where Mickey and Minnie greet guests in their safari gear.
Avatar Flight of Passage
A breathtaking 3D flight simulator in Pandora where guests bond with a banshee and soar over the moon's floating mountains and oceans.
Na’vi River Journey
A gentle boat ride through Pandora's bioluminescent rainforest, ending with an encounter with the Na'vi Shaman of Songs.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
An open-air safari truck ride across the savanna of Harambe Wildlife Reserve, with lions, elephants, giraffes and more roaming free.
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
A self-guided walking trail in Africa featuring gorillas, hippos, okapi, meerkats and an aviary.
Wildlife Express Train
A vintage-style train from Harambe to Conservation Station, reopened in 2026 with narration by conservationist Robert Irwin.
Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
A runaway mountain train coaster in Asia that races into the Himalayas, runs backward in the dark and comes face to face with the Yeti.
Kali River Rapids
A whitewater raft ride through the jungle of Asia with a message about deforestation and a very good chance of getting soaked.
Maharajah Jungle Trek
A walking trail through crumbling temple ruins in Asia, home to tigers, Komodo dragons, fruit bats and exotic birds.
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!
A Broadway-style musical retelling of Finding Nemo with large puppets, lighting and music, in an indoor theater.