Look for wildlife as you explore wilderness trails brimming with fun details.

Take a leisurely stroll along the Discovery Island Trails, featuring tranquil pathways around the Tree of Life.

Animals in Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:

• Flamingos
• Invertebrates
• Kangaroos
• Lemurs
• Otters
• Tamarins
• Vultures

And more!

Roam tropical garden pathways and watch for animals along the way.

As soon as you enter Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, you’ll find yourself amid The Oasis Exhibits—where fascinating creatures live among lush flora, meandering streams and gentle waterfalls.

Animals in Oasis at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:

• Anteaters
• Babirusas

And more!

From sharks and sea turtles to manatees and more, EPCOT is brimming with sea life.

Discover an underwater world at SeaBase Aquarium. Located in World Nature, this ocean-themed destination is home to more than 2,000 aquatic animals.

Aquatic Life You May Spot at SeaBase Aquarium:

• Coral Reef Fish
• Coral Reefs
• Manatees
• Sea Turtles
• Sharks and Rays

And many more!

Explore the underwater world in depth through engaging activities.

Go below the surface with fun experiences inspired by the Disney and Pixar film Finding Nemo:

• Turtle Talk With Crush: Take a seat at Turtle Talk Theater for a candid conversation with Crush the sea turtle. Ask him about marine biology, his favorite foods, his underwater pals and more!
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• Bruce’s Shark World: Explore an interactive exhibit filled with fish-friendly fun—and test your undersea expertise with quizzes from Nemo’s teacher, Mr. Ray. 

It takes more than just magic to care for the amazing animals at Walt Disney World Resort.

Our animal care experts go above and beyond to make sure that all our animals receive top-notch care—from the smallest butterfly to the largest elephant.

Here’s are a few ways that we take care of our animals at Walt Disney World Resort:

• A Natural Setting: Our animal environments are inspired by the animals’ native habitats with a variety of elements to interact with and explore.
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• Enrichment: Many of our animals are encouraged to display natural behaviors like foraging and exploration. Changes to the animals’ environments provide opportunities for these behaviors. For example, a variety of scents are added to a tiger habitat to encourage exploration.
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• Veterinary Care: The animals are closely monitored and receive regular wellness exams to ensure that they stay healthy. Many are trained to voluntarily participate in their own health screenings!
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The Highest Standards of Care
Disney is a recognized leader in animal care and conservation. For example, the following Walt Disney World locations have earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA):

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park / Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
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• The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT

AZA-accredited institutions provide the highest standards in animal care while working to make advancements in education, research and conservation.

Explore Some More
Here are a few ways you can learn more about animal care at Walt Disney World Resort:

• Caring for Giants – Get a closer look at the majestic African elephants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park—and find out what it takes to care for them.
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• Conservation Station – Get an inside look at animal habitats around the globe and see the expert veterinary care our animals receive.
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• Wildlife Express Train – Cross the African savanna on a rustic locomotive for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the park’s animals.

The Walt Disney Company is committed to protecting animals and their habitats—here and around the world.

Conservation at Walt Disney World Resort
Here are just a few of the conservation efforts in place at Walt Disney World Resort:

• Gardens for Butterflies: Across our theme parks and Disney Resort hotels, you’ll discover special flower gardens designed to attract butterflies—beautiful pollinators who help nature thrive.
  
  While at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, take the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch to see an alluring pollinator garden where butterflies abound—located in the courtyard outside of Conservation Station.
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• Habitats for Migratory Birds: Walt Disney set aside one-third of Walt Disney World Resort—over 8,000 acres of wetland and upland habitats—as a protected area. This area is an important corridor for many species of migratory birds. More than 200 bird species live at Walt Disney World Resort, either seasonally or year-round.
  
  Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park is home to remarkable non-native migratory birds. Look for bar-headed geese at Maharajah Jungle Trek, white storks at the Tree of Life and other migratory species throughout the treks and trails in Africa and Asia.
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• Earth Day Celebration: On select dates in April, join us to celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park—and connect with the magic of nature!

Conservation Around the World
Disney Conservation helps to save wildlife and build a diverse global community inspired to protect the magic of nature together. Since 1995, Disney Conservation has directed more than $120 million and the expertise of our dedicated teams to support organizations working with communities to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet.

The Disney Conservation Fund is supported by The Walt Disney Company and Guests of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, with 100% of Guest contributions matched by Disney and directed to nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Disney covers all costs of managing the fund. The Disney Conservation Fund is not a charitable organization, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions for US tax purposes.